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Chen, Senlin; Welk, Gregory J.; Joens-Matre, Roxane R. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2014
As the prevalence of childhood obesity increases, it is important to examine possible differences in psychosocial correlates of physical activity between normal weight and overweight children. The study examined fatness (weight status) and (aerobic) fitness as Enabling factors related to youth physical activity within the Youth Physical Activity…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Fitness, Physical Activity Level, Influences
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Chen, Senlin; Chen, Ang; Sun, Haichun; Zhu, Xihe – European Physical Education Review, 2013
Motivation to learn is a disposition developed through exposure to learning opportunities. Guided by the expectancy-value theory of Eccles and Wigfield (1995), this study examined the extent to which expectancy belief and task value influenced elementary school students' physical activity and knowledge learning in physical education (PE).…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Learning Motivation, Elementary School Students
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Chen, Senlin; Sun, Haichun; Zhu, Xihe; Chen, Ang – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2014
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 by the expectancy-value and interest motivation theories, the purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between students' motivation and…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Correlation