[HTML][HTML] Gender, perceived competence and the enjoyment of physical education in children: a longitudinal examination
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2012•Springer
Background The current study examined associations between gender, perceived athletic
competence, and enjoyment of physical education (PE) class over time in a cohort of
children enrolled in grade four (ages 9 or 10) at baseline (n= 2262). Methods We assessed
each student 5 times over a period of 2 years. We used mixed effects modeling to examine
change over time in enjoyment of PE. Results Enjoyment of PE declined among girls but
remained constant among boys. Higher levels of perceived competence were associated …
competence, and enjoyment of physical education (PE) class over time in a cohort of
children enrolled in grade four (ages 9 or 10) at baseline (n= 2262). Methods We assessed
each student 5 times over a period of 2 years. We used mixed effects modeling to examine
change over time in enjoyment of PE. Results Enjoyment of PE declined among girls but
remained constant among boys. Higher levels of perceived competence were associated …
Background
The current study examined associations between gender, perceived athletic competence, and enjoyment of physical education (PE) class over time in a cohort of children enrolled in grade four (ages 9 or 10) at baseline (n = 2262).
Methods
We assessed each student 5 times over a period of 2 years. We used mixed effects modeling to examine change over time in enjoyment of PE.
Results
Enjoyment of PE declined among girls but remained constant among boys. Higher levels of perceived competence were associated with higher PE enjoyment. A 3-way interaction between gender, competence, and time revealed that PE enjoyment was lowest and declined most markedly among girls with low perceived athletic competence. Among boys with low competence, enjoyment remained at a consistently low level.
Conclusions
Our results indicate that lower perceived athletic competence is associated with low enjoyment of PE, and, among girls, with declining enjoyment. Findings suggest that interventions in a PE context that target perceived competence should be considered in future work.
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