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Harun Ahmad
Insan Budi Utomo University, Malang, Indonesia
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Gender Differences in Physical Activity Enjoyment, Psychosocial Functioning, and Physical Fitness Among Elementary Students Oki Ariski Jefri Maulana; Agung Yuda Aswara; Harun Ahmad; Ririn Dwi Agustin
International Journal of Post Axial: Futuristic Teaching and Learning Vol. 4 No. 2 June 2026: International Journal of Post-Axial
Publisher : Yayasan Azhar Amanaa Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59944/postaxial.v4i2.1533

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Regular physical activity is essential for the holistic development of elementary school students. While previous research suggests that gender might influence children's fitness, wellbeing, and enjoyment of movement, existing evidence often remains contradictory. To address this, the current study examined genderbased differences in physical fitness, psychosocial behavior, and exercise enjoyment among elementary students in Pasuruan Regency. Using a comparative crosssectional design, 150 purposively selected students (75 boys and 75 girls) were evaluated using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES), the Prosocial Behaviour Questionnaire (PBQ), and the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test (TKJI). Data analysis using the MannWhitney U test revealed no significant gender differences in activity enjoyment (U = 2317, p = 0.062) or psychosocial functioning (U = 2619, p = 0.464). However, boys significantly outperformed girls in actual physical fitness (U = 1538, p < 0.001). This study clarifies inconsistent literature by demonstrating that despite a clear fitness gap, boys and girls share an equal enthusiasm for exercise and gain similar psychosocial benefits. Practically, these findings emphasize the need for schools to implement differentiated physical education programs that accommodate specific fitness differences while leveraging students' shared enjoyment to foster equitable development for all
Co-Authors Agung Yuda Aswara Oki Ariski Jefri Maulana Ririn Dwi Agustin