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Direct linkOtundo, Joseph O.; MacGregor, Susan K. – Physical Educator, 2019
Given the low levels of engagement in physical activity among young adults, this mixed methods study was designed to increase our understanding of the factors that influence their participation. Interest motivation theory provided the framework for examining the multi-dimensionality of situational interest as a component that is predictive of…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, College Students, Student Motivation
Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio; Ihle, Andreas; Gouveia, Bruna Raquel; Rodrigues, Ana José; Marques, Adilson; Freitas, Duarte Luís; Kliegel, Matthias; Correia, Ana Luísa; Alves, Ricardo; Lopes, Helder – Physical Educator, 2019
This study investigated the relation between students' attitude toward physical education (PE) and its correlates by simultaneously considering age, sex, enjoying physical activity (PA), self-perceived physically active lifestyle (PAL), self-perception of physical competence, PA, and cardiovascular fitness (CF). This cross-sectional study included…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Student Attitudes, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness
Zhu, Xihe; Haegele, Justin A.; Davis, Summer – Physical Educator, 2018
The purpose of this study was to examine physical education teachers' habitual physical activity and self-efficacy for regular exercise. In-service physical education teachers (N = 168) voluntarily completed an online questionnaire that included items to collect demographic information (gender, race/ethnicity, years of teaching experience, and…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Exercise
Eberline, Andrew; Judge, Lawrence W.; Walsh, Andy; Hensley, Larry D. – Physical Educator, 2018
Because of the continued increase in obesity rates and decrease in children's physical activity and fitness levels, this study investigated the relationship between habitual physical activity and perceived competence, enjoyment of physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness among upper elementary school children. This study used the…
Descriptors: Children, Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Ferkel, Rick C.; Judge, Lawrence W.; Stodden, David F.; Griffin, Kent – Physical Educator, 2014
Physical inactivity is expanding across all ages in the United States. Research has documented a deficiency in health-related fitness knowledge (HRFK) among elementary- through college-aged students. The need for a credible and reliable resource that provides research-based information regarding the importance of HRFK is significant. The purpose…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Physical Health, Physical Fitness
Barfield, J. P.; Hutchinson, Jasmin – Physical Educator, 2012
Background. The purpose of this study was to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal influence of specific social-cognitive variables on students' physical activity behavior across the first college year. Methods. First-year college students (N = 406) from a regional higher education institution participated. Email solicitation was sent to…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Predictor Variables
