Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Pspp, Physical Strength, Rating Scale

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Physical self-perception profile (pspp: valid and reliable instrument containing five subscales, five subscales. Sports competence: physical condition, body awareness, physical strength, physical self-worth, relatively short (30 items), but limitations are that the response format is complex, not too used friendly. Physical self-description questionnaire (psdq: more comprehensive than pspp, measures nine physical self-concept subdomains, health, coordination, physical activity participation, body fat, sport competence, appearance, strength, flexibility, endurance. Single statement items: rating scale 1=false 6 = true. Improvements in physical fitness may be necessary to have improvements in self-esteem/self- concept: may take as long time for exercise to influence self-esteem and self-concept. Body image: mental picture we form of our bodies, self-perception. It is multidimensional and includes: emotional consequences of body image. One"s perception of one"s body elicits either pleasing/satisfying or displeasing/dissatisfying feelings. "how i feel about what i look like" What influences body image: textbook diagram 8. 2.