Faezeh. Mohammadi Senejohnny and Masoumeh. Hadiyan
Physical self concept is an important mediator of outcome in physical education. The Students, among which study at female university are under study to examine the relationship between physical self concept and academic achievement. Participants were 100 female students from two groups, group: 1 physical education students (PE) and group 2: non physical education students (non PE) that randomly assigned in this study. Global self-esteem (GSE) and physical self-concept were measured using the physical self-descriptive questionnaire (PSDQ); academic achievement (GPA) was assesses by overall scores which is gained from educational office department. There were no significant differences on GPA and GSE between PE and non PE students (p>0.05). Global physical self concept had significant differences between two groups (p<0.05). Multiple regression analysis was examined to see which subscales of PSDQ were significantly related to academic achievement. Strength (r=-0.28), physical activity(r=0.26), body fat (r=0.26) had significant relationship with GPA but strength had stronger predictor with (- .65 beta weight). This result demonstrates, more score in strength correlated with lower GPA in PE students. This study revealed PE students in female university was not differing on (GSE), and academic achievement with their counterpart. Non PE students probably could compensate the lack of self esteem and confidence by environmental opportunity which female university provided.
