Physical literacy (PL) provides a powerful lens for examining movement in relation to physical activity (PA) and motor skill outcomes, environmental context, and broader social …
Exercise exerts a wide range of beneficial effects for healthy physiology 1. However, the mechanisms regulating an individual's motivation to engage in physical activity remain …
IA Lesser, CP Nienhuis - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2020 - mdpi.com
A global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resulted in restrictions to daily living for Canadians, including social distancing and closure of city and provincial …
LA Gallo, TF Gallo, SL Young, KM Moritz, LK Akison - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in physical isolation measures in many parts of the world. In Australia, nationwide restrictions included staying at …
Research in psychology has shown that both motivation and wellbeing are contingent on the satisfaction of certain psychological needs. Yet, despite a long-standing pursuit in human …
Y Suzuki, N Maeda, D Hirado, T Shirakawa… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Psychological distress caused by decreased physical activity (PA) is a growing concern among the elderly due to public health measures since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …
The aims of this commentary are to (1) examine the current global physical activity recommendations for adults and its relation to mental health, based on findings from meta …
ABSTRACT A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of the techniques used to promote psychological need satisfaction and motivation within health interventions based …
Background Most people in developed countries are not physically active enough to reap optimal health benefits so effective promotion strategies are warranted. Theories of …