This review examined qualitative evidence of self-determination theory tenets within
physical education. We conducted systematic searches in four databases, included 34 …

Background Physical activity among children and adolescents is associated with lower
adiposity, improved cardio‐metabolic health, and improved fitness. Worldwide, fewer than …

Now in its fifth edition, The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice is the
ideal resource for undergraduate courses devoted to the study of exercise behavior …

The value of embracing a physically active lifestyle has been well documented in recent
times. However, despite this knowledge, physical activity levels in many western societies …

Background Over the past decade, there has been increased interest amongst researchers,
practitioners and policymakers in physical literacy for children and young people and the …

The main theoretical and pedagogical foundations of Meaningful Physical Education
(Meaningful PE) are outlined in this chapter. We begin by articulating the main rationale for …

As a result of recent calls to attend to the implicit processes that regulate health behaviours,
the study of implicit attitudes and physical activity behaviour has grown rapidly in the past …

Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are less physically active compared with their
age-related peers. Despite the many benefits of physical activity, little is known about why …

Background The need for novelty has been recently proposed as a candidate need within
basic psychological needs theory (BPNT). In physical education (PE), research has shown …

Whilst the fitness testing debate has become more nuanced over time, the voice that is often
absent from discussions is that of students. Located within the 'big tent'of critical pedagogy …