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Examining the Effectiveness of a Pilot Physical Literacy–Based Intervention Targeting First-Year University Students: The PLUS Program

Abstract

The transition into university is often considered the first major life transition and is associated with significant declines in physical activity (PA). It remains, however, unclear how to best prevent or attenuate these declines. The concept of physical literacy (PL) and the enhancement of PL may hold some promise, as it is considered foundational for lifelong PA engagement. Specifically, it targets the motivation, confidence, physical …

Authors

Kwan MYW; Graham JD; Bedard C; Bremer E; Healey C; Cairney J

Journal

SAGE Open, Vol. 9, No. 2,

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

April 2019

DOI

10.1177/2158244019850248

ISSN

2158-2440

Labels

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

McMaster Research Centers and Institutes (RCI)