Physical education programs represent an important gateway for encouraging young people
to develop lifelong exercise habits. In this study of middle school students (N= 603), attitudes …

PURPOSE: To test a mediational model of the relationships among motivation-related
variables in middle-school physical education and leisure-time physical activity behavior …

This study examined gender and developmental differences in exercise‐related beliefs and
exercise behaviors of 286 racially diverse youth and explored factors predictive of exercise …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between physical
education (PE) and sports involvement with physical activity (PA), physical fitness, and …

Purpose: A primary goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals
with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a physically active lifestyle. Guided …

This study examined attitudes of high school students toward fitness and sports activities
taught in physical education, and the perceived effectiveness of their physical education …

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether adolescent attitudes towards sports, exercise, and
fitness predict moderate-to-vigorous physical activity 5 and 10years later. METHOD: A …

This study examines current exercise habits and perceived benefits and barriers to exercise
in a sample of 147 undergraduate university students. It found a significant relationship …

The purpose of this study was to investigate student motivation in physical education classes
by examining relationships among perceptions of the motivational climate, attitudes, levels …

Purpose: A relationship exists between attitudes toward physical education and future
physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in attitude toward …