In this review we examine the evidence regarding self-determination theory within the
school physical education context. We applied a multilevel structural equation modeling …

Background Actual and perceived motor competence are important correlates of various
health-related behaviors. As such, numerous studies have examined the association …

Objectives This study examined the existence of a threshold level (proficiency barrier) of
actual motor competence (MC) below which a child is not likely to attain 60 min of moderate …

The promotion of motor competence is integral to a holistic view of children's development.
Motor development models address the potential role of actual and perceived motor …

Objective: To synthesize evidence from qualitative studies relating to adolescent girls'
perceptions of physical activity participation. The protocol for this review is registered with …

Chinese education is controversial: it is not only lauded for Chinese students' high test
achievements but also criticized for curbing students' deep learning and development into …

Background Positive associations between motor competence and physical activity have
been identified by means of variable-centered analyses. To expand the understanding of …

Children tend to overestimate their performance on a variety of tasks and activities. The
present meta‐analysis examines the specificity of this phenomenon across age, tasks, and …

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 …

Background Motor competence is an integral component of the health and performance of
youth. Numerous studies support the hypothesis that motor competence interacts with …