The Effect Of Selected Fitness Components, Attitudes And Personality Variables On Selection Of Physical Education Activities

This study attempted to determine relationships among selected physical fitness components, attitudes toward physical education as an activity course, personality characteristics, and the voluntary selection of required physical activity classes at Appalachian State University. More specifically the study was designed to unveil relationships of physical fitness components of cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and percent body fat; attitudes toward physical education as an activity course; and personality traits among and between various groupings in the selection of archery and marksmanship; volleyball, basketball, and softball; racquetball and handball; beginning swimming, intermediate swimming, and advanced swimming; tennis and badminton; and weight training and physical fitness activity courses.