Abstract :
The paper analyses the relation- ships between a key component in the study of personality, social maturity development / self-esteem and body image with psycho-pathological symptoms and with behavioural problems (problems at school, antisocial behaviour, shyness and timidity, psychopathological problems, social adjustment). The purpose of this study was to effect 12 weeks of aerobic training on social maturity development, self-esteem and body image among school students.
Statistical population 300, students was selected by simple ran doming from statistical population.150 student girls and 150 student boys were selected to participate in this study. And subjects were selected from among all High schools Elazig, For this study, 6 high schools were selected randomly, the ages students between 14 to 18. Students selected to do research, 3 the completed questionnaires, before the Physical test, Then they were exposed to a 12 week aerobic training, 3 times a week, including simple skills in aerobic which were presented using a professional coach. The subjects were completed this scale and their heart rate measured again in the end of training period, Again after 12 weeks of training were asked to complete three questionnaire (post test).
Measuring Tools: The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Rao’s Social Maturity Scale (RSMS), Body image Questionnaire (MBSRQ-AS).
Research results showed that, there is significant difference between Aerobic exercises on social maturity development, self-esteem and body image among boy and girl students, as these factors increased significantly after aerobic training, Which shows that, exercises increases of social maturity, self-esteem and body image.
The statistical analysis was done through SPSS 18.
