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Setting them up for lifetime activity: Play competence perceptions and physical activity in young children
Journal of Science and Medicine in SportVol. 20Issue 9p856–860Published online: March 21, 2017- Lisa M. Barnett
- Nicola D. Ridgers
- Kylie Hesketh
- Jo Salmon
Cited in Scopus: 11Possessing positive physical perceived competence is important for physical activity in older children. Young children are primarily physically active through play-based behaviour rather than through organised sports and activities, so understanding how play perceptions might influence physical activity behaviour is important. The study purpose was to assess if perceived active play competence is associated with young children’s physical activity.
