The relationship between physical activity participation and self-esteem among students at UiTM Seremban 3 / Nurul Ain Mad Johari

This study was focus on four main purpose, which are; (1) To identify the level of physical activity of the students in UiTM Seremban 3; (2) To determine the level of self-esteem of the students in UiTM Seremban 3; (3) To examine the difference level of self-esteem between gender; ( 4) To investigate the relationship between the level of physical activity participation and the level of self-esteem among students at UiTM Seremban 3. Three hundred fifty seven students completed the Physical Activity Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistical techniques, Pearson's Chi-squared and Spearrnan's Rank Correlation Coefficient (Spearman Rho) was used to analyze the data of the study. Result showed significant differences between male and female on the level of self-esteem. The level of physical activity participation was generally low and most of the students are normal in the level of self-esteem. Significant differences were found for the level of self-esteem due to gender. Moreover, there is no significant relationship between physical activity participation and self-esteem among students at UiTM Seremban 3. This study found that physical activity and self-esteem level is depends on each person. There are factor that influences a person with their level of self-esteem and physical activity participation specifically toward female students.