The theory of planned behavior: Predicting physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in African American children

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 456-469

  Martin, Jeffrey J ^a   Kulinna, Pamela Hodges ^b,d   McCaughtry, Nate ^a   Cothran, Donetta ^c   Dake, Joe ^a   Fahoome, Gail ^a  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Health; Physical education; Sport

Indexed keywords

EID: 28444473438     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.27.4.456     Document Type: Review

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