Relationship between physical self-concept, BMI and motor-perceptual ability in girl and boy students 11 years-old

Document Type : Research Paper

Abstract

Background & Purpose; This study investigated relationship between physical self- concept, BMI and motor- perceptual ability in girl and boy students 11 years- old.
Methodology; Three hundreds children ages 11 yr(144 girls, 156 boys) were selected via multi stage cluster sampling design from primary schools of the Nahavand city. Weight and height was measured and body mass index calculated. To assess the physical self- concept, Physical Self- Questionnaire(PSQ) was administered. This Questionnaire Measures Competence, Attractive body, Physical strength, Self- confidence. Motor- perceptual ability the children was investigated from the Bnininks-­­ Ozretesky test of motor proficiency. The test include 8 subscales: running speed & agility, balance, bilateral coordination, strength, upper limbs coordination, response speed, visual motor control, upper limbs speed & dexterity.
Results; Data showed the Strength and attractive body positive correlation and BMI negatively correlated with motor perceptual abilities.BMI and attractive body were significantly predict for 9  percent of motor-perceptual ability. Strength (p=0/000) and Self-confidence (p=0/008) were significantly lowered for girls when compared to boys. In contrast there was no significant difference in attractive body, competence, BMI and motor-perceptual ability among groups.
Discussion; Based on our study it is necessary for health and physical education planners that to consider difference of our variables between boys and girls 11 years- old. On the other hand, it was possible to conclude from our results, that the performance of 11 years- old children relate BMI and physical self- concept. Our data emphasize the necessity and importance of promoting all aspects of children development.

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