Exploring Factors Affecting Physical Health Perception Through Sports Participation: A PLS-SEM Approach

Abstract

This study aims to test models related to the influence of self-leadership, social relationships, and sports skill orientation on perceived physical health through sports participation. Data analysis was analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method by determining content validity, Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Inner Model, and Hypothesis testing. 1,351 volunteers participated in this study. They are from 18 regions in West Sumatra. Data collection techniques in this study used survey techniques through google forms and circulated via WhatsApp social media. The results showed: 1) relationship has a significant effect on physical health perception (t-count> t-table) =13.437> 1.966. 2) Self-leadership has no significant effect on physical health perception (t-count < t-table) = 0.189 > 1.966. 3) Self Leadership has a significant effect on relationships (t-count> t-table) =20.598> 1.966. 4) Self Leadership has a significant effect on skill orientation (t-count> t-table) = 65.769> 1.966. 5) Skill Orientation has a significant effect on Physical Health Perception (t-count> t-table) =3.387> 1.966. 6) Skill Orientation has no significant effect on Relationship (t-count < t-table) =1.065 > 1.966. Thus, self-leadership does not directly influence physical health but affects social relationships and exercise skill orientation. These two variables directly affect people's perception of being physically healthy. The results of this study can be helpful for designing more effective strategies for improving perceptions of physical health through developing self-leadership, strengthening social relationships, and improving exercise skill orientation. Keywords: Self Leadership, Social Relationship, Sport Skill, Perception of Physical Health