Correlates of physical activity in male and female youth

Authors

Timothy J. Bungum, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Marsha Dowda, University of South Carolina - ColumbiaFollow
Anne T. Weston, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Stewart G. Trost, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Russel R. Pate, University of South Carolina - ColumbiaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2000

Publication Title

Pediatric Exercise Science

Volume

12

Issue

1

First page number:

69

Last page number:

77

Abstract

This study examined associations between psychosocial factors and physical activity in a group of youth (n=520). Students completed the Previous Day Physical Activity Recall and a survey of potential determinants of physical activity. Regression analyses of intentions to be physically active revealed that enjoyment and self-efficacy predicted intentions for both males and females. Attitudes predicted moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA), and enjoyment and self-efficacy predicted vigorous activity (VPA) for males. Self-efficacy predicted both MVPA and VPA for females. The findings suggest that intervention programs targeted at youth should include developmentally appropriate activities that are fun and promote physical activity self-efficacy.

Keywords

Exercise; Exercise for youth; Men; Pleasure; Regression analysis; Self-efficacy; Women

Disciplines

Community-Based Research | Exercise Science | Kinesiology | Leisure Studies

Language

English

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Repository Citation

Bungum, T. J., Dowda, M., Weston, A. T., Trost, S. G., Pate, R. R. (2000). Correlates of physical activity in male and female youth. Pediatric Exercise Science, 12(1), 69-77.