The effect of motivational‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ climate on physical self-concept and physical fitness among the witness students

The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two motivational climate on physical self-concept and physical fitness among the witness students. The population included 1260 the witness female students in Qom. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with two experimental groups and one control group. The first experimental group involved task-oriented motivational climate (participatory and voluntary activities) while the second experimental group experienced the self- oriented motivational climate (competitive and compulsory activities). The control group kept up doing the usual physical education program in school. the short form of the Physical self-description questionnaire Marsh et al (2010) and physical fitness tests were used to collect the data. Kruskal-wallis , Anova , related T and will coxon statistical tests were identified, Physical self-concept including physical activities, physical appearance, endurance, physical competence, flexibilities, overall self-concept and self-esteem Also the Factors of physical fitness was raised significantly on account of creating a motivational climate according to task-oriented method. However, the self- oriented method has significantly increased the Harmony dimension of physical self-concept and Factors of physical fitness. Therefore participation in physical activities through creating a task-oriented motivational climate was recommended to increase physical fitness, physical self-concept and feeling valued.