Enhancing Self-Esteem in Students with Morbid Obesity to Integrate Them into Physical Education Classes Through Recreational Sports Activities

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention program based on recreational physical activity in improving the level of self-confidence among a sample of school-attending students suffering from obesity.This was done with the objective of enhancing their self-confidence and facilitating their integration within the context of regular physical education classes.To test this hypothesis, the study employed the experimental method using a one-group design.The sample consisted (n = 87) male and female students aged between 15 and 18 years, who were purposively selected based on the obesity criterion.Data were collected using a self-esteem scale developed by the researchers.Statistical analyses showed a positive and statistically significant effect of recreational physical activity on the level of self-esteem among participants, which positively influenced their willingness to integrate and participate in organized physical activities within the school environment.