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Direct linkMohsen Saffari; Hung-Ching Wu; Ji-Kang Chen; Nadia Bevan; Jung-Sheng Chen; Hsin-Pao Chen; Mark D. Griffiths; Chung-Ying Lin – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2024
The present study aimed to validate the Chinese version of the Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) among university students living in Hong Kong to assess weight and body image concerns. A convenience sample of 787 students (63.5% females; 24.5% overweight) were recruited online. The factor structure of the scale was…
Descriptors: Life Style, Physical Activity Level, College Students, Health Behavior
Jaime Barratt; Dean Dudley; Michalis Stylianou; George Thomas; Kai Wheeler; John Cairney – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2025
This study evaluated the reliability and construct validity of the 51-item Effective Early Childhood Physical Literacy Pedagogue self-report instrument (ECE-PLP) measuring Early Childhood Educators' (ECEs) perceived physical literacy (PPL) capabilities, knowledge, and practices for effectively promoting PL in young children. 494 ECEs completed the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Activity Level, Multiple Literacies, Construct Validity
Yunus Eme Tütüneken; Pinar Van Der Veer; Kübra Kardes; Yasemin Buran Çirak – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2024
Mindfulness is growing in popularity with the potential to improve many favorable health outcomes. Physical activity (PA) is crucial for improving health, however, there is no Turkish scale to measure mindfulness during PA. The purpose of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Turkish version of The State Mindfulness Scale…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Test Validity, Turkish, Metacognition
Bruijns, Brianne A.; Johnson, Andrew M.; Burke, Shauna M.; Tucker, Patricia – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2023
Early childhood educators (ECEs) play a vital role in encouraging healthy physical activity (PA) in childcare. As such, measuring ECEs' self-efficacy to facilitate such programming is important. The "ECE Confidence in Outdoor Movement, PA, and Sedentary and Screen Behaviors" (ECE-COMPASS) questionnaire (30 items) was developed via expert…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Play
Christopher Barton Merica – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Nationally, 76% of school-aged children fail to meet recommendations for 60 minutes of daily physical activity (PA). To increase school-based PA, a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) is recommended. A CSPAP is a multicomponent, "whole-of-school approach" that includes five components: (a) quality physical education,…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level, School Activities
Lirola, María Jesús; Spray, Christopher M. – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2021
Introduction: According to Self-Determination Theory, it is known that motivation is an essential factor for the adherence and enjoyment of exercise, generating long-lasting habits. The importance of generating such habits from an early age is a determining factor in the future health of people. The child and youth population invests a great…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Psychometrics, Measures (Individuals), Elementary School Students
