Cluster analysis of sport participation, goal orientations, and physical self-perceptions in upper primary pupils

Cluster analysis of sport participation, goal orientations, and physical self-perceptions in upper primary pupils

• Chow, Wah Edward The Hong Kong Institute of Education

2004

II International Conference for Physical Educators (ICPE 2004) (2004: The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, China)

• N Students & Student Services
  • NC Charactieristics & Conditions of Students; Opinion & Attitudes of Students, Problems of Adjustment
• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GH Sport Science, Health & Welfare

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

Apart from fun, challenges, and social interaction, one apparent learning outcome of physical education (PE) is the development of physical competence or attributes in terms of sport skills, general motor abilities, physical fitness, body outlook, etc. It seems likely that through school PE positive self-perceptions can be developed. Previous studies conducted among university and high school students across different countries confirmed that sport participation is related to more positive self-perceptions. However, it is not clear whether similar patterns can also be found in primary school children. This paper reports the findings of a recent study that involved 60 classes of upper primary pupils (N=2000) of ten Hong Kong schools. Cluster analysis was utilized to determine the relationship between sport participation and a set of psychological measures including goal orientations, global self-esteem, physical self-worth, and four sub-domain physical self-perceptions (sport competence, physical condition, body attractiveness, and physical strength). Findings were discussed in the light of social cognitive perspectives. Guidelines for teaching primary physical education were recommended.

Paper presented at the II International Conference for Physical Educators (ICPE 2004)

• English

Conference Papers

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/c3902760

2015-08-12