REGULAR EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORTS PRACTICE DOES NOT PREVENT MODERATE OR SEVERE VARIATIONS IN SELF-ESTEEM OR TRAIT ANXIETY IN EARLY ADOLESCENTS

Physical activity is often presented as an effective tool to improve self-esteem and/or to reduce anxiety. The aim of this study was to measure the influence of a regular extra curricular sports practice on self-esteem and anxiety. We conducted a prospective cohort study, which has included all of t...

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Main Authors: Caroline Binsinger, Patrick Laure, Marie-France Ambard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2006-03-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol5/n1/14/v5n1-14text.php