Exercise can improve physical self perceptions in adolescents with low motor competence |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Health Science, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia;2. Institute for Health Research, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia;3. School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia;1. Higher School of Physical Education, University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil;2. School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities—EACH/USP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil;3. Campus Petrolina, University of Pernambuco, Petrolina, Brazil;4. Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training, Blatt Physical Education Center, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA;1. Department of Teaching Music, Visual and Corporal Expression, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain;2. Deakin Biostatistics Unit, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3125, Australia;3. Department of Social Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain;4. School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, 3220, Australia;1. Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2-1, 9712 TS Groningen, The Netherlands;2. Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, Cape Town 8000, South Africa;3. Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Research Healthy Ageing Allied Health Care and Nursing, Eyssoniusplein 18, 9714 DC Groningen, The Netherlands;1. School of Education, University of Stratchclyde, 16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ, UK;2. Department of Movement and Sports Sciences, Ghent University, Watersportlaan 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;1. Developmental and Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2-1, 9712 TS Groningen, The Netherlands;2. Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Gebouw De Nayer (GDN), Tervuursevest 101 bus 1501, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium;3. Faculty of Behavior and Society Sciences, University of Groningen, The Netherlands;1. Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports Science, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran;2. Laboratory Master of Engineering Factuality, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran;3. Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran;4. Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, EM2S, LR19JS01, Tunisia;5. Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, 3000, Tunisia;6. Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Social Science, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran |
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| Abstract: | Adolescents with low motor competence have diminished perceptions of their physical self and tend to avoid physical activities. This study examined the outcomes of an exercise intervention that focused on improving aerobic fitness, strength, and self-perceptions in the physical domain in adolescents with poor motor coordination. The sample included 35 adolescents with low motor competence, comprising boys (n = 25) and girls (n = 10) ranging in age from 13 to 17 years, who attended two sessions per week in the 13 week exercise intervention study (AMP it up). Physical self-perceptions were measured before and after the intervention using the Physical Self Perception Profile and Perceived Importance Profile. Significant improvements in perceived Physical Condition, Attractive Body and Physical Strength sub domain scores were identified between pre and post-test. Adjusting for age, gender, BMI and attendance, regression analyses revealed that Attractive Body was the strongest predictor of Physical Self Worth at pre-test, joined by Physical Condition at post-test. This exercise intervention had a positive impact on adolescent physical self-perceptions, in particular males, with improvements in those sub domains specifically related to the exercise program. Changes in specific aspects of Physical Self Worth can be facilitated by exercise interventions, after a relatively short period of time, in adolescents with poor motor coordination. |
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| Keywords: | Exercise program Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) Motor competence Intervention Physical self perceptions Gender |
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