1. Correlates of physical activity behaviours in young Iranian girls.
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Khodaverdi, Z., Bahram, A., and Robinson, L. E.
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STATISTICAL correlation ,EXERCISE tests ,HEALTH behavior in children ,HEALTH promotion ,MOTOR ability ,PHYSICAL fitness ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,REGRESSION analysis ,RESEARCH evaluation ,RUNNING ,MATHEMATICAL variables ,VIDEO recording ,WALKING ,MULTIPLE regression analysis ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,BODY mass index ,INTER-observer reliability ,PHYSICAL activity ,DATA analysis software ,MEDICAL coding ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Background This study examined the relationship among motor skill competence, perceived motor competence (PMC), health-related physical fitness and physical activity in 8-9-year-old Iranian girls (n = 352). Methods Locomotor and object control motor skill competence was assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development - 2nd edition. PMC was assessed using the Physical Ability subscale of Marsh's Self-Description Questionnaire-1. Health-related physical fitness was measured with body mass index, the 600 yard run/walk, curl-ups, push-ups, and back-saver sit and reach tests. Children's physical activity was assessed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children. Results Regression analysis revealed that locomotor proficiency, aerobic fitness and PMC accounted for 56% (P < .001) of variance associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Conclusion The findings warrant future investigations that examine interventions that focus on motor skill and perceived competence along with aerobic fitness to promote physical activity in girls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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