What Motivates Students to Physical Activity: Development and Validation of the Students Physical Activity Motivation Scale
Awadhesh Kumar Shirotriya,
Lalit Sharma,
Amrendra Pandey
Abstract:In India, physical inactivity in children and youth is a public health concern, and it is unfortunate to see that most Indian children do not accomplish prescribed levels of physical activity. We strongly believe that the availability of a physical activity motivation instrument specific to the Indian population can significantly promote physical activities in India. This study aimed to develop the student’s physical activity motivation scale (SPAMS). The convenience sampling method was used to collect data fr… Show more
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