The Normativeization of Perceived Physical Fitness Scale (PPFS) in Iranian Students

The aim of this study was to describe the profile of the Perceived Physical Fitness Scale among Iranian students. For this purpose, 13278 people (5153 men and 8125 women) with a mean age of 21.51 ± 5.01 in 3 age groups (under 20 years, 20-29 and over 30 years) participated in this study and completed the Perceived Physical Fitness Scale. The results showed that the overall mean of Perceived Physical Fitness in the age group of <20 years was 32.82 ± 4.89, in 20-29 years was 32.92 ± 4.84, and in the age group over 30 years was 32.88 ± 5.14 . Regardless of age, the 25, 50, and 75 percentage points were 30, 33, and 36, respectively. Therefore, according to the present results, it is possible to identify people in the perception of physical fitness and, if necessary, take solutions for those people who have a low perception of physical fitness.