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Determinants of leisure-time physical activity and future intention to practice in Spanish college students.
Full Abstract
Few studies analyze determinants and patterns of physical activity among college students, so it has not been possible to carry out effective interventions to promote this practice. The aim of this study was to analyze the associations between some personal, social, and environmental determinants, practice of physical activity and future intention to practice in a sample of 639 university students (321 men and 318 women), mean age 21.43 years (+/- 2.78). Physical fitness self-perception, physical activity history, and coach's support to practice physical activity have a direct effect on the practice of physical activity and an indirect effect on future intention to practice, both in men and women. The practice of physical activity has also a direct effect on future intention to practice. Likewise, the participation in sport competitions predicts practice of physical activity and future intention in men, whereas being a member of a sports club predicts practice and future intention in women.
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Author/s: Molina-García, Javier (J); Castillo, Isabel (I); Pablos, Carlos (C);
Affiliation: Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y del Deporte, Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain. javier.molina(-atsign-)ucv.es
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: The Spanish journal of psychology (Span J Psychol), published in Spain. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2009-May; vol 12 (issue 1) : pp 128-37
Dates: Created 2009/05/29; Completed 2009/06/19;
PMID: 19476226, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 6/19/2009, IMS Date: 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00)
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