Comentary (Larry):

The study followed 641 adolescents from Scotland from 11-15 years old to determine the effect and
correlations of physical exercise to physical self-perceptions during puberty. They used Rosenberg self-
esteem scale, and the Children's Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale to survey these adolescents, and
analyzed these data using multivariate analysis through the SPSS software.

They found that physical activity was correlated with self-esteem, thus higher physical activities increases
self-esteem. They also found that self-efficacy (physical confidence) also affect the likelihood of an
adolescent to do physical activities. More so, they also determined that boys were more active than girls
per age level, and boys had better self esteem and physical self worth than girls. To amend this, the
study suggested to improve physical literacy, and self esteem education for girls in schools.

Upon reading this journal, we realized that physical activity is highly important in order to improve our
global self-esteem. Basing on the results of the study, we also realized that in order to break the barrier
of activity reluctance, it is important to reassure ourselves that we are capable of doing these exercises
and we are healthy enough to do these activities in order for us to become better in body and in mind.
More so, this study fortified the importance of having physical education and subjects such as
Understanding the Self in order for adolescents, and teenagers alike to be able to process ourselves
better and to improve our global wellbeing not only as a Perpetualite, but as helpers of God as well.