Abstract: To promote the related health behaviors, the meta-analysis studies and research reports of the athletes' physical self are reviewed, finding that the structures of athletes' physical self are similar to those of non-athlete population's. PSDQ, PSPP are also reliable and valid for athletes' samples. Athletes are more positive than non-athletes in body competence dimensions. Meta-analysis studies have found that athletes appear to be more at risk in eating disorders but to be less in body image disturbance than non-athletes. Genders, ages, disciplines, competitive levels are important variables that mediate and moderate the links between sport participation and physical self.

Key words: athletes, physical self, body esteem, body image