Perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and adolescent physical activity and fitness: a longitudinal assessment

M. Barnett, Lisa; J. Morgan, Philip; van Beurden, Eric; Beard, John

doi:10.1186/1479-5868-5-40

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Perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and adolescent physical activity and fitness: a longitudinal assessment

Published in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity • Jan 1, 2008

Authors:

Lisa M. Barnett

Philip J. Morgan

Eric van Beurden

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this paper was to investigate whether perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill proficiency and subsequent adolescent physical activity and fitness. METHODS: In 2000, children's motor skill proficiency was assessed as part of a sch...

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Cardiorespiratory fitness

Psychology

Competence (human resources)

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