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Validation of Modified SOFIT+: Relating Physical Activity Promoting Practices in Physical Education to Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in 5-6 Year Old Children
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Crotti, Matteo; Rudd, James; Weaver, Glenn; Roberts, Simon; O'Callaghan, Laura; Fitton Davies, Katie; Foweather, Lawrence – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2021
To validate the modified System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time to measure teacher practices related to physical activity promotion (SOFIT+) in physical education (PE) amongst 5-6-year-old-children. Participants (n = 162, 53% female, 6.0 ± 0.3 yrs) were recruited from 9 schools. Video-recordings of 45 PE lessons from 9 teachers/coaches were…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Classroom Observation Techniques, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level
Assessing Perceived Need Support and Need Satisfaction in Physical Education: Adaptation and Validation with English Students
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Sánchez-Oliva, David; Kinnafick, Florence-Emilie; Smith, Nathan; Stenling, Andreas – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2018
This study aimed to validate an English version of Basic Psychological Needs Support Questionnaire (BPNSQ) and the Basic Psychological Needs in Physical Education Scale (BPN-PE) in the physical education context. Participants included 453 students aged between 12 and 17 years. For the BPNSQ, the hypothesized three-factor solution displayed high…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Need Gratification, Test Validity, Secondary School Students
The Development of a Goal Orientation in Exercise Measure (Goem)
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Petherick, Caroline; Markland, David – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2008
The aim of this research was to develop an exercise-related goal orientation measure in an attempt to further researchers' and practitioners' current understanding of individuals' motivation to exercise for health and recreational purposes. The Goal Orientation in Exercise Measure (GOEM) was developed to assess individuals' proneness to endorse…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Self Concept, Construct Validity, Goal Orientation