Lack of physical activity, or hypokinesis, has been addressed from various health-related
aspects and documented in many studies worldwide. Hypokinesis is often associated with …

The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among perceived
competence, perceived motivational climate, and participation behaviors of children with …

Background: Previous studies using self-reported physical activity (PA) have shown
relationships between psychological constructs of enjoyment and perceived competence …

Motor skill acquisition is essential in motor and cognitive development. It requires time and
practice and kindergarten teachers can limit, discourage or encourage actions. Italian …

Introduction: The aim was investigate the relationship between childhood motor skill
proficiency and adolescent physical activity participation and cardiorespiratory endurance …

Background: Self-reported instruments have suggested that physical activity correlates with
motor proficiency in children. However, due to inherent biases and low accuracy of self …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between physical activity
measured as pedometer steps and performance on three motor skill tests. A secondary …

Our purpose was to evaluate parental influence on child physical activity (PA) through
parental beliefs on child competence and importance of specific types of PA. Utilizing Eccles' …

Children's daily physical activity patterns are influenced by many factors outside of their
immediate control (eg, school, parents' availability, time allowed outdoors). Because all …

Design: Once informed consent was secured, 51 children (Mage= 9.2, SD= 1.20)(34 males)
were asked to complete a 10-question perceived motor competence questionnaire using a 7 …