Values of Physical Activity Perceived by Male University Students

Abstract

This study investigated the attitude profiles of male university students (N = 699) for the purpose of comparing observed attitudes with the size of high school attended, record of achievements in athletics and non-athletic activities, and the physical activity course elected. Kenyon's Attitude Toward Physical Activity Inventory, which isolates six perceived values held toward physical activity, was completed by each student. Results indicated that students of gymnastics expressed the highest positive mean attitude, with students of badminton, archery, and bowling expressing the lowest. Physical activity as pursuit of vertigo and catharsis were expressed equally as the strongest positive perceived values, while negative responses were advanced for the lowest perceived value, defined as an aesthetic experience. Achievement in athletics was most highly related to the perceived value of physical activity for an ascetic experience. Size of high school and achievement in nonathlelic extracurricular activities were not generally related to perceived values held by students included in the study.

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