De invloed van Monkey Moves op het sportief zelfbeeld en de fysieke activiteit

Abstract

This pilot study examined the influence of the childrens’ exercise program Monkey Moves on sport self-concept and physical activity. We also investigated differences between boys and girls and between children with high and low motor performance. 27 Dutch children (25.9% male and 71.4% female) participated in the current study, divided over four groups participating in the Monkey Moves program. The participants were 4-8 years of age. The dutch version of the SPPC was used to determine the sport self-concept. An activity diary was used to gain information about the amount of physical activity. A Dutch translation of the DCDQ, filled out by the parents, was used to distinguish low and high motor performance. The results did not show any significant influences of Monkey Moves on sports self-concept or physical activity, regardless of sex or motor performance. Also, significant gender and motor differences in sport self-concept and physical activity were not found. However, the small sample and the gender imbalance should be taken in consideration. Future research should use a larger sample and also take age differences into account.