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An Analysis of motivation and motivational climate in physical education class of enrolled and non-enrolled female adolescent students
(2012)This study investigated female adolescent students‘ motivation towards high school physical education (PE) class and the relationship of motivational class climate of enrolled and non-enrolled female adolescent students. ... -
Dog sports : a mixed methods exploration of motivation in agility participation
(2015-08-05)Obesity and physical inactivity are on the rise amongst Canadians. Dog sports, agility in particular, may represent a form of physical activity that can help address the health issues that some of our population face. ... -
Examining the relationship between sport-based perfectionism and perceptions of parenting styles among male youth hockey players
(2014-12-12)In the past, most studies investigating parenting in youth sport have failed to include the athlete’s perspective and the possible influence his/her individual personality traits might have on those perceptions. This ... -
Exploration of exercise motivation and adherence among individuals living with cancer following participation in a structured group-based exercise program
(2015-06-15)Background/Objectives: Previous literature has found that exercise participation for individuals living with cancer has a multitude of benefits and is recommended for rehabilitation following cancer treatment. It has ... -
Exploring the relationship between motivation and dog-walking behaviour: what motivates older adults to walk with their dogs?
(2013-02-03)Background/Objectives: Dog ownership in older adulthood has been connected with increased likelihood of meeting the physical activity guidelines. There are older dog owners, however, that do not walk their dogs. Investigation ... -
Fitness that fits: evaluating the effectiveness of an individualized, choice-based, matching tool for older adults
(2014-01-22)Background/Objective: A positive relationship exists between exercise and improved overall health; this is especially important for older adults since they have been identified as the most sedentary segment of the North ...