Physical Fitness Affects Perceived Value of Physical Education Classes in Children

Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze the association between physical fitness and perceived value of physical education classes in 137 boys and 156 girls (9.99±0.79 years). Children were classified into two groups, “Medium-high physical education perceived value” or “Low physical education perceived value”. We measured physical performance using five field-tests previously validated in children. A high perceived value of physical education is related to better aerobic fitness, (OR 3.10, CI 1.66-5.78), better agility (OR 2.29, CI 1.17-4.45) and better lower limb power (OR 2.70, CI 1.48-4.94), while there is no difference between sexes (OR 0.72, CI 0.44-1.19) or weight status (OR 1.28, CI 0.76-2.15). Physical fitness status affects children's perceived value of physical education classes.