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Direct linkViholainen, Helena; Aro, Tuija; Purtsi, Jarno; Tolvanen, Asko; Cantell, Marja – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2014
Background: The health benefits of exercise participation and physical activity for mental health and psychosocial well-being (PSWB) have been shown in several studies. However, one important background factor, that is, motor skills (MSs), has largely been ignored. In addition, most of the existing research focuses on poor MSs, that is, poor MSs…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Well Being, Psychomotor Skills, Exercise
Froiland, John Mark; Mayor, Päivi; Herlevi, Marjaana – School Psychology International, 2015
Numerous studies indicate that intrinsic motivation predicts academic achievement. However, relatively few have examined various subtypes of intrinsic motivation that predict overall achievement, such as motivation for exercise and physical activity. Based upon the 16 basic desires theory of personality, the current study examined the motives of…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, High School Students, Physical Activities, Student Motivation
