Original scientific paper

The importance of children’s attitudes towards physical activity

Martin Hagger ; Staffordshire University, England
Lorraine Cale ; Staffordshire University, England
Len Almond ; Loughborough University, England

Abstract

The study was conducted on a sample of 46 school children aged 9 to Il. The CATPA inventory, TRA and FDR questionnaires were applied. Basic statistics, regression analysis and discriminant analysis were performed to quantitatively analyze the test results. An attitude vs. physical activity behaviour relationship in children was identified. Fostering positive attitudes in children may have a positive influence on their physical activity levels. Further research using these and other instruments, larger samples and a number of different age group is needed.

Keywords

physical activity, children, psychological attitude

Hrčak ID:

253791

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/253791

Publication date:

15.3.1995.

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