Understanding the real value of youth physical activity promotion

We tested the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) framework on Romanian students in order to identify actionable determinants to support participation in physical activity. Our sample consisted of 665 responses to an online survey, with participants aged 18–23 (mean = 19 years); 70% were women. We used the partial least squares algorithm to estimate the relationships between students’ behavior and possible predictors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our results indicate that all the theoretical dimensions of YPAP (predisposing, enabling and reinforcing) have a positive and significant impact on physical activity, with two mediating mechanisms expressed as predisposing factors: able and worth. Unlike previous research, we used second-order latent constructs, unveiling a particular structure for the enabling dimension that only includes sport competence, fitness and skills, but not the environmental factors.

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Rural Community Systems: Youth Physical Activity Promotion through Community Collaboration

Preventive Medicine Reports ◽

10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101486 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 101486

Author(s):

Debra K. Kellstedt ◽

Michaela A. Schenkelberg ◽

Ann M. Essay ◽

Gregory J. Welk ◽

Richard R. Rosenkranz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Rural Community ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Community Collaboration ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Youth Physical Activity ◽

Community Systems

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Investigating the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model: Internal Structure and External Validity Evidence for a Potential Measurement Model

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.19.4.420 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 420-435 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

David A. Rowe ◽

Thomas D. Raedeke ◽

Lenny D. Wiersma ◽

Matthew T. Mahar

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

External Validity ◽

Internal Validity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Measurement Properties ◽

Validity Evidence ◽

Potential Measurement ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Youth Physical Activity

The purpose of the study was to investigate the measurement properties of questionnaires associated with the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) model. Data were collected from 296 children in Grades 5–8 using several existing questionnaires corresponding to YPAP model components, a physical activity questionnaire, and 6 consecutive days of pedometer data. Internal validity of the questionnaires was tested using confirmatory factor analyses, and external validity was investigated via correlations with physical activity and body composition. Initial model fit of the questionnaires ranged from poor to very good. After item removal, all scales demonstrated good fit. Correlations with percentage body fat and objectively measured physical activity were low but in the theoretically predicted direction. The current study provides good internal validity evidence and acceptable external validity evidence for a brief set of questionnaire items to investigate the theoretical basis for the YPAP model.

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The Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program Model: A Proposed Illustrative Supplement to Help Move the Needle on Youth Physical Activity

Kinesiology Review ◽

10.1123/kr.2019-0048 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 112-121 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Collin A. Webster ◽

Judith E. Rink ◽

Russell L. Carson ◽

Jongho Moon ◽

Karen Lux Gaudreault

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Empirical Work ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Comprehensive School ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Activity Program ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Youth Physical Activity ◽

Solid Foundation ◽

Model Set

Birthed over a decade ago and built on a solid foundation of conceptual and empirical work in public health, the comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) model set the stage for a new and exciting chapter of physical activity promotion through schools. On the academic front, there has been much enthusiasm around the potential of CSPAPs to positively affect youth physical activity behaviors and trajectories. However, program uptake in schools has yet to take hold. This article examines the CSPAP model and proposes an illustrative supplement to enhance communication about its application. The authors begin by charting the model’s challenging contextual landscape and then highlight the model’s early successes in spite of such challenges. Subsequently, they turn their attention to limitations in the way the model is presented, which appear to undermine CSPAP advocacy, and focus on improving the messaging about CSPAPs as an immediate step toward increased implementation.

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Using Virtual Pets to Promote Physical Activity in Children: An Application of the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model

Journal of Health Communication ◽

10.1080/10810730.2015.1018597 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (7) ◽

pp. 807-815 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn ◽

Kyle Johnsen ◽

Tom Robertson ◽

James Moore ◽

Scott Brown ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Youth Physical Activity

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Youth Physical Activity Promotion Questionnaire

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t81866-000 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Vincent Huard Pelletier ◽

Stephanie Girard ◽

Jean Lemoyne

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Youth Physical Activity

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Psychosocial Correlates of Physical Activity in Two Cultural Contexts: Different Pathways?

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.9.4.581 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 581-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Pedro Silva ◽

Ryan Lott ◽

K. A. S. Wickrama ◽

Jorge Mota ◽

Greg Welk

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Support ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Two Samples ◽

Youth Physical Activity ◽

Youth Activity

Background:If the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) model adequately explains youth physical activity (PA) in 2 different cultures and with 2 different sets of instruments, it would suggest that the model has broad utility for youth activity promotion.Methods:Two samples from different countries were used: sample 1—USA, 159 students (n = 83 girls) mean age 11.52 ± 1.40 years; sample 2—Portugal, 203 students (n = 125 girls) mean age 14.99 ± 1.55 years. PA was assessed by accelerometry. The YPAP model was analyzed through structural equation modeling using AMOS (version 17.0).Results:In sample 1, social-support had a direct association on MVPA (β = .58, P < .001), enjoyment (β = .70, P < .05), and self-efficacy (β = –.66, P < .001). Enjoyment significantly predicted MVPA (β = .60, P < .001) and self-efficacy significantly predicted MVPA (β = .55, P < .001). In sample 2, social-support had a direct effect on MVPA (β = .33, P < .05), significantly predicted enjoyment (β = –.43, P < .001), and significantly predicted self-efficacy (β = .63, P < .001). Self-efficacy was a significant predictor of MVPA (β = .14, P < .001) but enjoyment was not.Conclusions:Differences were noted in the nature of the relationships and the relative importance. Self-efficacy and social support had significant effects on MVPA in both samples—despite differences in the way that they were measured and operationalized.

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