Using the self-determination theory to understand Chinese adolescent leisure-time physical activity

European Journal of Sport Science

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 453-461

  Wang, Lijuan ^a  

^a SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF SPORT   (China)

Author keywords

adolescents; autonomy support; Motivation; physical activity; psychological needs

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; CHILD; CHINA; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMAN; LEISURE; MALE; MOTIVATION; PARENT; PERSONAL AUTONOMY; PHYSICAL EDUCATION; PSYCHOLOGICAL MODEL; PSYCHOLOGY; SCHOOL TEACHER;

ADOLESCENT; CHILD; CHINA; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HUMANS; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; MALE; MODELS, PSYCHOLOGICAL; MOTIVATION; PARENTS; PERSONAL AUTONOMY; PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING; SCHOOL TEACHERS;

EID: 85009962437     PISSN: 17461391     EISSN: 15367290     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2016.1276968     Document Type: Article

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