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1- Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.
2- Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. ,hairulkb@usm.my
2- Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. ,
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Background. With the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents, exploring the impact of the exercise environment and sport commitment is critical in understanding their physical activity behaviors.
Objectives. This study aims to investigate the correlates of exercise behavior among overweight and obese children and adolescents, focusing on the impact of the sport environment and the mediating role of sport commitment.
Methods. Three hundred sixty-eight junior high school students from Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, China, participated in the study. They completed the Sport Environment, Exercise Behavior, and Sport Commitment Scales. The group consisted of 189 males and 179 females, with a mean age of (13.59±1.09) years and a mean body mass index of (24.30±2.18). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 23.0.
Results. The results indicate significant correlations between the sport environment, sport commitment, and exercise behavior of overweight and obese children and adolescents. The sport environment has a direct positive effect on sport commitment (β=0.40) and exercise behavior (β=0.34), while sport commitment also has a direct positive effect on exercise behavior (β=0.47). Sport commitment also mediates the relationship between the sport environment and exercise behavior among overweight and obese children and adolescents.
Conclusion. The findings Exercise behavior among overweight and obese children and adolescents is influenced not only by the sport environment but also by the mediating role of sport commitment. Therefore, creating a supportive sport environment and promoting sport commitment are practical approaches to improving exercise behavior and PA levels among overweight and obese children and adolescents.
Objectives. This study aims to investigate the correlates of exercise behavior among overweight and obese children and adolescents, focusing on the impact of the sport environment and the mediating role of sport commitment.
Methods. Three hundred sixty-eight junior high school students from Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, China, participated in the study. They completed the Sport Environment, Exercise Behavior, and Sport Commitment Scales. The group consisted of 189 males and 179 females, with a mean age of (13.59±1.09) years and a mean body mass index of (24.30±2.18). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 23.0.
Results. The results indicate significant correlations between the sport environment, sport commitment, and exercise behavior of overweight and obese children and adolescents. The sport environment has a direct positive effect on sport commitment (β=0.40) and exercise behavior (β=0.34), while sport commitment also has a direct positive effect on exercise behavior (β=0.47). Sport commitment also mediates the relationship between the sport environment and exercise behavior among overweight and obese children and adolescents.
Conclusion. The findings Exercise behavior among overweight and obese children and adolescents is influenced not only by the sport environment but also by the mediating role of sport commitment. Therefore, creating a supportive sport environment and promoting sport commitment are practical approaches to improving exercise behavior and PA levels among overweight and obese children and adolescents.
Keywords: Sport Environment, Exercise Behavior, Sport Commitment, Overweight and Obesity, Children and Adolescents, Mediating Role.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
APPLICABLE REMARKS
- A supportive sporting environment should be established for overweight and obese children and adolescents, with the provision of suitable facilities and resources to promote their engagement in physical activity.
- Design customized exercise programs that address the characteristics and needs of overweight and obese children and adolescents to increase their commitment to sport and promote sustained exercise behavior.
- Develop comprehensive interventions to promote physical activity levels in overweight and obese children and adolescents, taking into account the relationship between the physical environment, commitment to sport, and exercise behaviors.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Sport Psychology and its Related Branches
Received: 2024/06/6 | Accepted: 2024/08/11
Received: 2024/06/6 | Accepted: 2024/08/11
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