Psychological Support and its Relationship with Female Students' Performance in Some Health-Related Physical Fitness Elements at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences

Abstract

This research aims to study the relationship between psychological support and some elements of health-related physical fitness among female students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, using the descriptive approach in the method of relational relationships, on a sample of (70) female students. Physical fitness elements (flexibility, muscle strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and body mass index) were measured along with the psychological support scale.The results showed a significant correlation between psychological support and flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance, while no significant relationship was shown with muscular endurance and body mass index, suggesting that some elements of fitness are more affected by psychological support than others.The researcher recommends integrating psychological support into the training programs for female students, and qualifying the teaching staff to deal psychologically with female students, because psychological support plays an effective role in improving physical performance and promoting public health.