The relationship between actual and self-perceived physical fitness in adolescence

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between physical self-concept and actual indicators fitness in early mid-adolescence. Physical plays a significant role adolescence, as phase life is characterised by many physical, mental, emotional changes. A total 427 Slovenian boys girls from two age groups (early middle adolescence) were studied. assessed with version Self-Description Questionnaire, while Sports-educational Chart used measure fitness. results showed that older group scored better on all measures fitness, except for general endurance. In terms age-related differences self-concept, adolescents poorer perceptions their strength flexibility higher global self-esteem compared younger peers. Correlation analysis related, despite incomplete overlap psychological dimensions objective measures. obtained can be transferred education, development positive one most important educational goals.