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Exploring affective responses to different exercise intensities in low-active young adolescents
1Department of Sport & Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom.
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
|August 3, 2011
Summary
Understanding how adolescents feel during exercise is key to encouraging physical activity. This study found that lower exercise intensities and self-selected options led to more positive experiences for young people.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for establishing lifelong physical activity habits.
- Affective responses to exercise may mediate the relationship between exercise intensity and adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the affective responses of young, low-active adolescents to varying exercise intensities.
- To explore the influence of exercise intensity on affective valence using mixed methods.
Main Methods:
- Participants (young, low-active adolescents) engaged in 15-minute exercise sessions at four intensities: below, at, and above their ventilatory threshold, plus self-selected intensity.
- Affective valence was measured quantitatively (pre-, during, post-exercise) and qualitatively (interviews).
Main Results:
- Quantitative data supported the dual-mode theory regarding exercise intensity and affect.
- Qualitative data revealed dominant themes influencing adolescents' affective responses to exercise.
- Lower intensities, particularly below the ventilatory threshold and self-selected intensities, were associated with more positive affective experiences.
Conclusions:
- Prescribing exercise intensity tailored to individual preferences, especially at lower levels or self-selected, can enhance adolescents' exercise experiences.
- Positive affective responses are crucial for promoting adherence to physical activity in adolescents.
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