The interplay of actual and perceived physical fitness in children: Effects on motivation and physical activity

L Henning, D Dreiskämper, M Tietjens - Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2022 - Elsevier
From a sport and exercise psychology perspective, both the actual and perceived physical
fitness become important for motivation towards physical activity and persistent physical …

The physical self-concept across childhood: Measurement development and meaning for physical activity

D Dreiskämper, M Tietjens, N Schott - Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2022 - Elsevier
The physical self-concept is considered a significant predictor of physical activity and
persistence in childhood and youth. Based on Shavelson, Stanton, and Hubner's (1976) …

Level of physical activity and its relationship to self-perceived physical fitness in Peruvian adolescents

RP Palacios-Cartagena, JA Parraca… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Physical activity and physical fitness play an important role in adolescence.
Both are considered to be indicators of the current and future health status of young adults …

Relationship between weight status and self-image mediated by pubertal timing and athletic competence: a cohort study with Taiwanese adolescents

JH Kuo, JJ Ubeda Herrera, CY Liu, TH Lee… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Self-image reflects overall self-acceptance in developing adolescents. Using a
representative cohort of Taiwanese youth, this study aims to explore the relationship …