This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of perceived motor competence in the
relationship between motor competence and physical activity in children as hypothesized by …

This study examined the relationship between perceived motor competence, actual motor
competence and physical activity. In particular, it aimed to identify the impact of perceived …

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether perceived motor competence and
components of health-related physical fitness mediated the relationship between actual …

Objectives: To examine if the relationship between physical activity (PA) and actual motor
competence (MC) in British early years children is mediated by their perceived MC. Design …

The present study used a person-centred approach to examine whether different profiles
based on actual and perceived motor competence exist in elementary school children …

Purpose: Cross-sectional studies indicate that youth with poorer motor skill proficiency
participate less in physical activity. As motor skill proficiency tracks through childhood, it is …

The purpose of this special issue was to present current research regarding perceptions of
motor competence in children and adolescents. From a motor development perspective, it is …

The present study identified adolescents' motor competence (MC)-based profiles (eg, high
actual and low perceived MC), and accordingly investigated differences in motivation for …

Background: Perceptions of competence mediate the relationship between motor skill
proficiency and physical activity among older children and adolescents. This study …

Purpose: To study the relationship between actual motor competence (AMC) and perceived
motor competence (PMC) in a large sample of 6-to 12-year-old children. Method: The AMC …