@article{ref1,
title="Correlates of physical activity behaviours in young Iranian girls",
journal="Child: care, health and development",
year="2015",
author="Khodaverdi, Z. and Bahram, A. and Robinson, L. E.",
volume="41",
number="6",
pages="903-910",
abstract="BACKGROUND: This study examined the relationship among motor skill competence, perceived motor competence (PMC), health-related physical fitness and physical activity in 8-9-year-old Iranian girls (n = 352). <br><br>METHODS: Locomotor and object control motor skill competence was assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development - 2nd edition. PMC was assessed using the Physical Ability subscale of Marsh's Self-Description Questionnaire-1. Health-related physical fitness was measured with body mass index, the 600 yard run/walk, curl-ups, push-ups, and back-saver sit and reach tests. Children's physical activity was assessed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children. <br><br>RESULTS: Regression analysis revealed that locomotor proficiency, aerobic fitness and PMC accounted for 56% (P <.001) of variance associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The findings warrant future investigations that examine interventions that focus on motor skill and perceived competence along with aerobic fitness to promote physical activity in girls.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0305-1862",
doi="10.1111/cch.12253",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.12253"
}