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Benítez-Sillero, Juan D.; Ortega-Ruiz, Rosario; Romera, Eva M. – European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2022
Being a victim of bullying or cyberbullying can be linked to participating less in physical activity. Considering that physical self-concept can play an important role in the relationship between both constructs, this study aims to analyse the mediating effect of physical self-concept between victimization/cybervictimization and physical activity,…
Descriptors: Victims, Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Self Concept
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Infantes-Paniagua, Álvaro; Palomares Ruiz, Ascensión; Fernández-Bustos, Juan Gregorio; Contreras Jordán, Onofre Ricardo – High Ability Studies, 2022
Physical activity plays an important role in individuals' physical and psychological health. However, there is scarce evidence on how physical activity is associated with socioemotional aspects in gifted students. This is of special importance since previous research showed that gifted students scored significantly lower on physical self-concept…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Self Concept, Academically Gifted, Preadolescents
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Leo, F. M.; Mouratidis, A.; Pulido, J. J.; López-Gajardo, M. A.; Sánchez-Oliva, D. – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2022
Background: Although several studies that rely on self-determination theory have shown the positive interrelations among perceived need supportive learning environment, needs satisfaction, quality of motivation, and desired outcomes in the context of physical education, only few studies have tested so far the full sequence of relations within a…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Intention
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Fernandez-Santos, Jorge R.; Gonzalez-Montesinos, Jose Luis; Ruiz, Jonatan R.; Jiménez-Pavón, David; Castro-Piñero, Jose – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2018
The purpose of this study was to analyze the kinematic variables that determine the performance of the standing long jump in children 6- to 12-years-old. There were 121 healthy children (58 girls) recorded while they performed the standing long jump test. All kinematic variables showed a significant correlation with calculated jump distance and…
Descriptors: Children, Preadolescents, Mechanics (Physics), Motion
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López, José María; Moreno-Rodríguez, Ricardo; Alcover, Carlos-María; Garrote, Inmaculada; Sánchez, Sergio – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2017
Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present learning difficulties and limited performance of social skills, besides lower motor skills performance in comparison with their peers. Owing to these difficulties, most of children with ASD are at risk of social exclusion or a poor inclusion due to their behavior, mainly playing with other…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Athletics, Social Development
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Arias, Jose L.; Argudo, Francisco M.; Alonso, Jose I. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2012
The objective of the study was to analyze the effect of ball mass on dribble, pass, and pass reception in real game situations in 9-11-year-old boys' basketball. Participants were 54 boys identified from six federated teams. The independent variable was ball mass, and dependent variables were number of dribbles, passes, and pass receptions. Three…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Equipment, Males, Preadolescents