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Self-Management Strategies Mediate Self-Efficacy And Physical Activity, Amanda Birnbaum, Rod K. Dishman, Robert W. Motl, James F. Sallis, Andrea L. Dunn, Greg J. Welk, Ariane L. Yung, Carolyn C. Voorhees, Jared B. Jobe Mar 2019

Self-Management Strategies Mediate Self-Efficacy And Physical Activity, Amanda Birnbaum, Rod K. Dishman, Robert W. Motl, James F. Sallis, Andrea L. Dunn, Greg J. Welk, Ariane L. Yung, Carolyn C. Voorhees, Jared B. Jobe

Amanda Birnbaum

Self-efficacy theory proposes that girls who have confidence in their capability to be physically active will perceive fewer barriers to physical activity or be less influenced by them, be more likely to pursue perceived benefits of being physically active, and be more likely to enjoy physical activity. Self-efficacy is theorized also to influence physical activity through self-management strategies (e.g., thoughts, goals, plans, and acts) that support physical activity, but this idea has not been empirically tested.


Exploring The Physical Activity And Screen- Viewing-Related Knowledge, Training, And Self-Efficacy Of Early Childhood Education Candidates, Brianne A. Bruijns Msc, Kristi B. Adamo, Shauna M. Burke Phd, Valerie Carson, Jennifer D. Irwin Phd, Patti-Jean Naylor, Brian W. Timmons, Leigh M. Vanderloo Phd, Patricia Tucker Phd Dec 2018

Exploring The Physical Activity And Screen- Viewing-Related Knowledge, Training, And Self-Efficacy Of Early Childhood Education Candidates, Brianne A. Bruijns Msc, Kristi B. Adamo, Shauna M. Burke Phd, Valerie Carson, Jennifer D. Irwin Phd, Patti-Jean Naylor, Brian W. Timmons, Leigh M. Vanderloo Phd, Patricia Tucker Phd

Jennifer D. Irwin

Background: Early childhood educators greatly influence young children’s physical activity and screen-viewing behaviours in childcare. However, educators have requested additional training in physical activity programming, and one logical place to provide this education is during their pre-service schooling. This study explored the physical activity and screen-viewing-related knowledge, training, and self-efficacy of early childhood education (ECE) candidates across Canada, to determine their confidence and ability to facilitate physical activity opportunities and limit screen-viewing among young children in childcare.
Methods: Key program personnel at 61 (of 110) Canadian colleges/universities offering an ECE program agreed to participate in this cross-sectional study. An online …