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Motivation Regarding Physical Exercise among Health Science University Students
Susana Sánchez-Herrera1, Javier Cubero1, Sebastián Feu1
1Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Extremadura, Avda. De Elvas S/N, 06006 Badajoz, Spain.
Summary
University students
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Physical activity is crucial for health and well-being.
- Understanding motivation is key to promoting lifelong physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine motivation regulation and future physical activity intentions in health science students.
- Identify factors influencing sustained physical activity in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 351 health science university students.
- Utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Behavioural Regulation of Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3), and MIFAU.
- Analyzed associations between motivation types, physical activity levels, and intentions.
Main Results:
- Intrinsic motivation and integrated regulation showed strong positive correlations.
- Significant gender differences observed in motivation regulation and physical activity intention.
- Individuals reporting walking as their primary physical activity were least motivated.
Conclusions:
- Self-determined motivation and intention are linked to varying physical activity levels.
- Findings suggest targeted interventions for health science students to enhance sustained physical activity.
- Further research needed to explore gender-specific motivational strategies.
Keywords:
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