The impact of social competence between physical activity and motor performance


Autoria(s): Martin, Britney
Contribuinte(s)

Applied Health Sciences Program

Data(s)

18/04/2013

18/04/2013

18/04/2013

Resumo

Objective: To identify the association of low physical activity (PA) participation in children with various motor performances (MP) and to establish the impact of social competence (SC). Methods: Sixth grade children from PHAST study at Brock University (n=1958; 50.53% males) had MP test results from Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Participation Questionnaire (PQ) used for PA and Harter Social Competence Scale for self-perceived SC. Comparative tests, multiple and logistic regressions were performed. Results: Significant differences in PQ measures in MP quartiles and SCs. MP and SC are independent predictors of PA (p<.05) except with SES on free play activity, making MP not significant. Lower MP increased the odds of low total PA and organized sport participation but not for free play activities (OR~1). Higher SC reduced the risk of low participation in all PA measures. Conclusions: SC improves PA participation, including free play and organized sports, despite the child’s MP.

Identificador

http://hdl.handle.net/10464/4305

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Brock University

Palavras-Chave #physical activity #motor performance #social competence #PHAST
Tipo

Electronic Thesis or Dissertation