Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, Semnan University

2 M.Sc. Student of Motor Behavior, Semnan University

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determining validity and reliability of the Persian version of enjoyment scale, self-efficacy and social support of physical activity in children questionnaire. For this purpose, 300 children (135 boy and 165 girl) were completed the Persian version of the enjoyment scale, self-efficacy and social support of physical activity in children questionnaire. Results using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient of intra-class correlation) were examined. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the index of goodness of fit and goodness of fit is comparatively higher than 0.90 in the questionnaire, four in each factor properly verified confirmed. the total internal consistency (0.75) and the total temporal reliability (0.80) has been acceptable values. Therefore, the Persian version of the questionnaire enjoyment scale, self-efficacy and social support of physical activity in children of acceptable reliability and validity in children's Iranian.

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