This review examined qualitative evidence of self-determination theory tenets within
physical education. We conducted systematic searches in four databases, included 34 …

Adolescence is a transformative period in which rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial
growth takes place. Laying the foundation for healthy behaviors is paramount during these …

Physical education (PE) can be the starting point for many students to be physically active
throughout their lives. Positive emotional experiences in PE are discussed as beneficial for …

Según el informe de la OMS del 2018, más del 80% de los adolescentes no practican
suficiente actividad física. Las clases de Educación Física deberían de ayudar a solventar …

Background: A distinction is made in Achievement Goal Theory (AGT) between task-oriented
(ie effort, intra-individual progress, and self-comparison) and ego-oriented (ie inter …

In the context of education, this study examined the relationship between perceiving a
transformational physical education (PE) teacher and student's leisure-time physical activity …

Novelty satisfaction has recently been associated with positive outcomes in physical
education (PE) lessons. Grounded in self-determination theory, this study aimed to examine …

Enjoyment in primary physical education (PE) is a key factor in increasing children's physical
activity engagement in PE and leisure time. While existing PE research has largely focused …

Smartphones are omnipresent and offer real-time information on the go. Predominantly,
adolescent girls have been found to be engaged in levels of physical activity (PA) below the …

Background Physical activity (PA)(eg, sport, physical education) promotes the
psychophysical development of children, enhances health and wellbeing, offers …