A Comparison of Physical Activity Levels, Goal Orientations and Perceived Competence in 5th and 6th Grade Elementary School Students at Physical Education Classes

Authors

  • George Tzetzis Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Marios Goudas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Evi Kyratsou Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

Keywords:

Physical activity, goal orientations, perceived competence, physical education

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine the Physical Activity (P.A.) levels and differences between boys and girls and moreover, to search the differences between Goal Orientations and Perceived
Competence. Fifty-eight elementary school students (29 boys and 29 girls), aged between 10-11 years old
(M=10.6 ± .53), participated in the research. Physical activity was objectively measured by the CSA accelerometer at 6 typical Physical Education (P.E.) classes. Students completed the questionnaires concerning psychological parameters before the P.E. lessons. Results indicated mediocre P.A. levels for boys and low for
girls. Boys were more active than the girls. They had also higher perceived competence, while there were not
presented statistically important differences in goal orientations. Appropriate intervention programs should
be developed to support P.E. classes.

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Published

2005-02-03

How to Cite

Tzetzis Γ., Goudas Μ., & Kyratsou Ε. (2005). A Comparison of Physical Activity Levels, Goal Orientations and Perceived Competence in 5th and 6th Grade Elementary School Students at Physical Education Classes . Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 3(1), 1–12. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1064

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2005)

Section

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