PA by emphasizing enjoyment in PA. Based on the transcontextual model, previous studies have shown positive relations between PA enjoyment in PE, and PA and PA intentions in leisure time. 17 – 20 Satisfaction of the basic psychological needs (BPN; ie, competence, autonomy, and relatedness) is
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Longitudinal Perspectives on Children’s Physical Activity Patterns: “Do Physical Education–Related Factors Matter?”
Anoek M. Adank, Dave H.H. Van Kann, Teun Remmers, Stef P.J. Kremers, and Steven B. Vos
Effects of an Autonomy-Supportive Exercise Instructing Style on Exercise Motivation, Psychological Well-Being, and Exercise Attendance in Middle-Age Women
Frederiki C. Moustaka, Symeon P. Vlachopoulos, Chris Kabitsis, and Yannis Theodorakis
Background:
The present study evaluated the effectiveness of an autonomy-supportive intervention based on self-determination theory in influencing perceptions of autonomy support, basic psychological needs, behavioral regulations, subjective vitality, and exercise behavior.
Methods:
35 female exercise participants age 30 to 58 years who enrolled to an 8-week exercise program attended 24 exercise classes that were taught using either an autonomy-supportive (n = 19) or a lack of autonomy support (n = 16) instructing style.
Results:
The experimental group reported an increase in perceived autonomy support, the fulfillment of the needs for autonomy and competence, identified regulation, intrinsic motivation, and subjective vitality. They also reported higher attendance rates during the program and greater participation to moderate and/or mild nonstructured exercise during 5 weeks after the end of the program. The control group reported a decrease in perceived autonomy support, the needs for autonomy and competence, intrinsic motivation, and subjective vitality.
Conclusion:
The results supported tenets of self-determination theory and highlighted the motivational and psychological benefits of an autonomy-supportive exercise instructing style among middle-age women.
Unseating the Sedentary Threat: A Vital Strategy for Curbing Cardiovascular Disease in Young Adults
Robert J. Kowalsky, Gregory J. Grosicki, Marco Meucci, Erik D. Hanson, Justin B. Moore, and Lee Stoner
– 22 . doi:10.1056/NEJM200007063430103 8. Fraguela-Vale R , Varela-Garrote L , Carretero-García M , Peralbo-Rubio EM . Basic psychological needs, physical self-concept, and physical activity among adolescents: autonomy in focus . Front Psychol . 2020 ; 11 : 491 . doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020
Motivational Strategies Used by Exercise Professionals: A Latent Profile Analysis
David Sánchez-Oliva, Antonio L. Palmeira, Eliana V. Carraça, Pedro J. Teixeira, David Markland, and Marlene N. Silva
Basic Psychological Needs at Work Scale 28 was used to assess professionals’ need satisfaction at work. The Basic Psychological Needs at Work Scale contains 12 items divided equally into 3 subscales: autonomy satisfaction (eg, “My work allows me to make decisions”), competence satisfaction (eg, “I have
Studies of Physical Activity and COVID-19 During the Pandemic: A Scoping Review
Eduardo L. Caputo and Felipe F. Reichert
-intensity PA frequency (days/week) and time (minutes/week) decrease significantly from before confinement to during confinement. Antunes et al 16 Portugal To characterize the lifestyle habits, anxiety levels, and basic psychological needs in Portuguese adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. 18.5% of participants
Motivational Profile as a Predictor of Physical Activity Among US Adults During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Daily Diary Study
Kristen N. Moore, Kayla Nuss, Bridgette Do, Shirlene D. Wang, Kaigang Li, Dan J. Graham, Genevieve F. Dunton, and Jimikaye B. Courtney
the pandemic. Motivation is a well-established predictor of PA engagement. 19 – 21 According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), motivation is influenced by 3 fundamental needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. 19 Fulfilling these basic psychological needs helps individuals progress along a
Associations Between Type and Timing of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior With Mental Health in Adolescents and Young Adults
Bruno G.G. da Costa, Antonius J. Van Rooij, Anouk Tuijnman, Travis J. Saunders, and Jean-Philippe Chaput
-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness . 1st ed. The Guilford Press ; 2017 . 40. Mikkelsen K , Stojanovska L , Polenakovic M , Bosevski M , Apostolopoulos V . Exercise and mental health . Maturitas . 2017 ; 106 : 48 – 56 . doi:10.1016/j
Associations Between Change Over Time in Pandemic-Related Stress and Change in Physical Activity
Kathryn E. Wilson, Andrew Corbett, Andrew Van Horn, Diego Guevara Beltran, Jessica D. Ayers, Joe Alcock, and Athena Aktipis
psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19 . Int J Environ Res Public Health . 2020 ; 17 ( 12 ): 4360 . doi:10.3390/ijerph17124360 10.3390/ijerph17124360 43. Maugeri G , Castrogiovanni P , Battaglia G , et al . The impact of physical activity on psychological health during
Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument
Aia Boldovskaia, Diogo S. Teixeira, Marlene N. Silva, and Eliana V. Carraça
lifestyle habits, physical activity, anxiety and basic psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19 . Int J Environ Res Public Health . 2020 ; 17 ( 12 ): 4360 . doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124360 56. Instituto Nacional de Estatística . Distribuição da população residente com 18 e mais
Self-Reported Physical Activity and Mental Health Among Asylum Seekers in a Refugee Camp
Konstantinia Filippou, Florian Knappe, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, Ioannis D. Morres, Emmanouil Tzormpatzakis, Elsa Havas, Uwe Pühse, Yannis Theodorakis, and Markus Gerber
to maximize benefits for mental health out of physical activity, it is recommended that activities are enjoyable and that participation in organized activities fulfill the basic psychological needs. In addition, it is suggested that people engage in physical activity during leisure time, and ideally
