Physical Activity Level And Its Relationship With Attitudes Towards Physical Activity Among High School Adolescents (a Field Study Among Students At Reqiei Albashir High School And November 1, 1954 In Saleh Bey- State Of Setif)

Abstract

The study aimed to detect the relationship between physical activity level (PAL) and attitudes towards physical activity (ATPA) among adolescents at Reqiei Albashir High School and November 1, 1954 in Saleh Bey- in south region of Setif. The sample included 280 pupils (140 females; 140 males) and aged (15-20 years), And selected by simple random method. To gather data they had been applied the physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (PAQ-A), and the Kenyon attitudes towards physical activity scale (Arabic form). The results showed that the physical activity level among high school students was generally above average, and they have positive attitudes toward physical activity. As well, there was a significant correlation between (PAL) of adolescents and (ATPA). Also, the study found a significant difference in the (PAL) among students by gender in favor of male adolescents. While, there were non-significant differences in the (ATPA)