Self-concept, sport, and physical activity practice in university students

Authors

  • Aurelio Olmedilla University of Murcia, Spain
  • Enrique Ortega Toro University of Murcia, Spain
  • Lucia Abenza University Catholic Of San Anthonio, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2016.114.02

Keywords:

Self-Concept, Physical activity, University students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between being physically active and participating in sport (or not) and self-concept in Spanish university students. The sample consisted of 372 female university students. The instruments used were the Autoconcepto Forma 5 questionnaire and an ad hoc questionnaire to collect demographic data and data related to physical activity. The results showed that the groups of university students who are physically active and/or participate in sport had higher levels of physical and emotional self-concept compared to the groups of university students who were not physically active and did not participate in sport. It is concluded that college students who exercise or practice sport have better physical and emotional self-concept than those who do not

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Olmedilla, A., Ortega Toro, E., & Abenza, L. (2017). Self-concept, sport, and physical activity practice in university students. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 11(4), 415–425. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2016.114.02

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