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1. The effect of increasing autonomy through choice on young children’s physical activity behavior

Author:
Jacob E. Barkely,   et al.   ; Gabriel J. Sanders; Judith Juvancic-Heltzel; Megan L. Williams; James N. Roemmich; Denise M. Feda;     Show all 6 Authors
Source:
Pediatric exercise science 2016 v.13 no.4 pp. 428-432
ISSN:
0899-8493
Subject:
accelerometry; adults; children; exercise; girls; participation (behavior)
Abstract:
... Background: Increasing autonomy by manipulating the choice of available physical activity options in a laboratory setting can increase physical activity in older children and adults. However, the effect of manipulating the number of physically active choices has yet to be examined in young children in a gymnasium environment. Methods: Twenty children (n = 10 girls, 6.1 ± 1.4 years old) individuall ...
Handle:
10113/62427
DOI:
10.1123/jpah.2015-0171