Correlates of Structured and Unstructured Activity Among Sufficiently Active Youth and Adolescents: A New Approach to Understanding Physical Activity

• Autores: Kevin S. Spink, Christopher Shields, Karen E. Chad, Patrick Odnokon, Nazeem Muhajarine
• Localización: Pediatric exercise science, ISSN 0899-8493, Vol. 18, Nº. 2, 2006, págs. 203-215
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The present study examines whether the correlates of physical activity relevant to sufficiently active youth and adolescents differed as a function of type (structured or unstructured) of physical activity. Participants completed measures of physical activity and activity correlates. The most frequently cited correlates were enjoyment, friends¿ participation, and friends¿ support. Significant differences were found across type of activity for enjoyment, perceived competence, parental support, coaches¿ support, and friends¿ participation. The results provide insight into the correlates of physical activity in this population and provide preliminary evidence that different correlates may be associated with different activities