Analysis physical activity and self-confidence students of humanitarian faculties from Kaunas (Lithuania)
Authors Ivaskiene V.
vida.ivaskiene@lsu.lt
Lithuanian University of Sport
Sporto 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania

Skyriene V.
valentina.skyriene@lsu.lt
Lithuanian University of Sport
Sporto 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania

Cepelioniene J.
j.cepelioniene@gmail.com
University of Mykolas Romeris
Ateytes str., 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania

Abstract The purpose of the study - to identify the features of self-confidence students in the humanities faculties of universities in Kaunas, based on their level of physical activity and depending on their visit to the required and optional physical training. Hypothesis of this study was the assumption that students are engaged in physical activity, according to the program of study at the university more self-assured than those for whom such activities are not required. The main methods of research were the questionnaire and statistical analysis of the data obtained Zaborskis’ (1997) questionnaire. Self – confidence was analysed using V. Stolin (1983) scale. The survey using an anonymous questionnaire was implemented in Kaunas in 2012. The study involved 249 first-year students. All students were divided into 4 different groups according to the level of physical activity. 144 students were invited to participate in the study where the subject of Physical Education is a compulsory and 105 - not compulsory respectively. The conclusons: physically active and involved in sports students as well as students who attend compulsory physical education, more self-confident.
Key words students; physical activity; sport; self–confidence; compulsory/not compulsory physical study.
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Pages 21-25
Volume 8
Year 2013
doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.745779
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ISSN 2308-7269
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