Background Numerous studies have detailed the physical health benefits of children's
participation in sport and a growing body of research also highlights the benefits for mental …

The current manuscript has been adapted from the official position statement of the UK
Strength and Conditioning Association on youth resistance training. It has subsequently …

The present study identified adolescents' motor competence (MC)-based profiles (eg, high
actual and low perceived MC), and accordingly investigated differences in motivation for …

Background: The dynamic nature of physical education (PE) requires careful consideration
of lesson planning and delivery in order to promote health and wellbeing and to achieve …

The present paper examined the full sequence of the Hierarchical Model of Motivation in
physical education (PE) including motivational climate, basic psychological needs, intrinsic …

Background: Perceptions of competence mediate the relationship between motor skill
proficiency and physical activity among older children and adolescents. This study …

Background Two models were developed to increase high school students' participation in
physical education (PE):“motion enjoyment” and “sport enjoyment”. The first model focuses …

Background: Organized sport participation (OSP) is considered as one method with the
potential to increase overall physical activity (PA) levels in young people. It is essential to …

As children transition from early to middle childhood, the relationship between motor skill
proficiency and perceptions of physical competence should strengthen as skills improve and …

The aim of this communication is to highlight synergies and opportunities between the fields
of education, sport and health and the performing arts for the promotion of physical literacy …