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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between physical activity and the components of physical literacy including perception and knowledge, motivation, and physical competence. To this end, from among the entire student population of the education district One in Ahvaz, two schools with the largest number of students within the specified age range were selected. The entire sample was 220 participants The analysis of data using multiple regressions and Pearson correlation revealed that among the components of the physical literacy, motivation and physical competence bore no significant relationship with physical activity. On the other hand, theoretical knowledge was the only component accounting for a significant portion of variance in physical activity. Results imply that to increase female primary school students' physical activity, enhancing participants' knowledge of physical activity should be given as much attention as it is given to practical activities in physical education.
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