This study explored male adolescents' reasons for participating in moderate and vigorous
physical activity, perceived barriers to moderate and vigorous physical activity, and …

Research shows a decline in physical activity levels during adolescence, particularly among
girls. This study explored perceived barriers to participation in moderate and vigorous …

A four‐page survey was administered to 535 adolescents at two single‐sex (one male, one
female) high schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, to examine whether perceptions of physical activity …

This study examined associations between psychosocial factors and physical activity in a
group of youth (n= 520). Students completed the Previous Day Physical Activity Recall and a …

PURPOSE: To explore the views high school students have about various physical activity
contexts and their ideas of potential physical activity promoting strategies. METHODS: Forty …

Little is known about possible determinants of children's participation in physical activity. In
particular, the role of adults has not been clearly identified. This study investigated …

Objective: To explore the relationship between social influences, self-efficacy, enjoyment,
and barriers and physical activity. Methods: Structural equation modeling examined …

The purpose of this study was to identify correlates of physical activity behavior in a sample
of rural, predominantly African American youth. Three hundred sixty-one fifth-grade students …

BACKGROUND.: Physical activity (PA) is critical for children's normal growth and
development. The purpose of this study was to assess potential correlates of physical activity …

The importance of increasing young women's level of physical activity is recognized as a
priority within the United Kingdom and other Westernized nations. This study, conducted in …