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Determinants of leisure-time physical activity and future intention to practice in Spanish college students

Carlos PablosJavier Molina-garcíaIsabel Castillo

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AdultMaleCompetitive BehaviorLinguistics and LanguageUniversitiesPhysical fitnessLeisure timeSelf-conceptPhysical activityPhysical activity practicePhysical exerciseIntentionMotor ActivityDeterminants; Physical activity practice; Future intention; College studentsLanguage and LinguisticsDevelopmental psychologySocial supportUNESCO::PSICOLOGÍA::Psicología del niño y del adolescente::Problemas de aprendizajeFuture intentionLeisure ActivitiesSex FactorsHumansYoung adultCollege studentsStudentsLife StyleGeneral PsychologyDeterminantsbusiness.industry:PSICOLOGÍA::Psicología del niño y del adolescente::Problemas de aprendizaje [UNESCO]Social SupportSelf ConceptPhysical FitnessPractice PsychologicalSpainFemaleClubbusinessPsychologySocial psychologySports

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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. Isabel.Castillo@uv.es; Carlos.Pablos@uv.es

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2009-01-01
http://hdl.handle.net/10550/2337