Physical activity practice and physical self-concept in students

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the physical activity levels and physical self-concept in a sample of adolescents (N = 97) who were studying Physical Activity and Sports-related studies. For this purpose, they were administered the International Physical Activity Questionnaire –short version (IPAQ -SF) and the Physical Self-Concept Questionnaire (CAF). The results allow us to affirm that the students of training cycles related to sport were more physically active than the recommendations suggested by the WHO (91,8% high level of PA). Furthermore,it was found a direct relationship between the practice of physical activity and physical self-concept and its dimensions, except for physical attractiveness (HF: rho = 0,24; p = 0,017 < 0,05; CF: rho = 0,43; p = 0,000 < 0,01; F: rho = 0,35; p = 0,001 < 0,01; AG: rho = 0,28; p = 0,006 < 0,01), and that higher intensity physical activity is related to a better general physical self-concept (diff mean = 4,23; p < 0,01) and greater physical fitness(diff mean = 3,78; p < 0,05) and strength (diff mean = 3,81; p = 0,056). Therefore, physical activity seems to be a positive value for physical self-concept.

Este estudio pretende determinar la relación entre los niveles de actividad física y el autoconcepto físico en una muestra de adolescentes (N = 97) que cursaban estudios relacionados con la Actividad Física y el Deporte. Para ello, se administró el Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física –versión corta (IPAQ -SF) y el Cuestionario de Autoconcepto Físico (CAF). Los resultados permiten afirmar que estos estudianteseran más activos físicamente que las recomendaciones sugeridas por la OMS (91,8% nivel alto AF). Además, se detectó una relación directa entre la práctica de actividad física y el autoconcepto físico y sus dimensiones, a excepción del atractivo físico (HF: rho = 0,24; p = 0,017< 0,05; CF: rho = 0,43; p = 0,000 < 0,01; F: rho = 0,35; p = 0,001 < 0,01; AG: rho = 0,28; p = 0,006 < 0,01), y que una mayor intensidad de actividad física se relaciona con un mejor autoconcepto físico general (diff mean = 4.23; p < 0.01) y una mayor condición física (diff mean = 3,78; p < 0,05) y fuerza (diff mean = 3,81; p = 0,056). Por ello, la actividad física parece ser un valor positivo para el autoconcepto físico.