Sedentary lifestyles have been identified as a serious problem and major public health
concern for young people. In addition, the psychological and physiological benefits of …

The developmental decline and benefits of exercise are documented; however, relatively
little is known about the mechanisms and motivations underlying adolescent exercise …

Although theoretical models, such as the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) explain a
respectable amount of exercise behaviour, there is still a significant amount of unexplained …

Background: Early adolescence is developmental period when youth begin to shift exercise
and physical activity patterns toward increased sedentary living. The major causes and …

There is strong evidence to support the benefits of regular physical activity for children and
adolescents (heretofore referred to as “youth”). Evidence includes improved …

PURPOSE:: The entire Transtheoretical Model, consisting of stages of change, processes of
change, self-efficacy, and decisional balance, was tested for its applicability to …

This commentary provides a critical discussion of current research investigating the
correlates and determinants of physical activity in young people, with specific focus on …

ABSTRACT SALLIS, JF, JJ PROCHASKA, and WC TAYLOR. A review of correlates of
physical activity of children and adolescents. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 32, No. 5, pp. 963 …

Background: The Transtheoretical Model (TTM) has been widely used to understand
individuals' physical activity (PA) correlates and behavior. However, the theory's application …

There is widespread concern about the low levels of physical activity and high rates of
sedentary behaviour in adolescents1 in the UK (Department of Health, 2011). Lifestyle …