Lotta Hamari1,2, Olli J Heinonen2,3, Minna Aromaa4,5, Riitta Asanti6, Leena Koivusilta7, Pasi Koski8, Camilla Laaksonen9, Jaakko Matomäki10, Katja Pahkala11,12, Anni Pakarinen1,2, Sakari Suominen5,13, Sanna Salanterä1,2. 1. Department of Nursing Science, FI-20014 University of Turku, Finland. 2. Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland. 3. Paavo Nurmi Centre & Department of Physical Activity and Health, FI-20014 University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520 Turku, Finland. 4. Children and Adolescents Out-patient Clinic, City of Turku, Turku, Finland. 5. Department of Public Health, FI-20014 University of Turku, Finland. 6. Department of Teacher Education, Turku Unit, FI-20014 University of Turku, Finland. 7. University Consortium of Seinäjoki, School of Health Sciences, University of Tampere, Kampusranta 9C, 60320 Seinäjoki, Finland. 8. Department of Teacher Education, Rauma Unit, University of Turku, PL 175, 26101 Rauma, Finland. 9. Turku University of Applied Sciences, Health and Well-being, Ruiskatu 8, 20720 Turku, Finland. 10. Turku University Hospital, Clinical Research Centre, PO Box 52, FI-20521, Turku, Finland. 11. Paavo Nurmi Centre & Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Turku, Finland. 12. Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520 Turku, Finland. 13. University of Skövde, Sweden.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The basis of self-perceived physical competence is built in childhood and school personnel have an important role in this developmental process. We investigated the association between initial self-perceived physical competence and reported leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) longitudinally in 10-, 12-, and 15-year-old children. METHODS: This longitudinal follow-up study comprises pupils from an elementary school cohort (N = 1346) in the city of Turku, Finland (175,000 inhabitants). The self-perceived physical competence (fitness and appearance) and LTPA data were collected with questionnaires. The full longitudinal data were available from 571 pupils based on repeated studies at the ages of 10, 12, and 15 years in 2004, 2006, and 2010. We analyzed the association of self-perceived physical competence and LTPA using regression models. RESULTS: Self-perceived physical competence was positively associated with LTPA at all ages (10 years p < .05, 12 years p < .0001, 15 years p < .0001). Increase in the self-perceived physical fitness scores was likely to associate with higher LTPA at each age point (10 years [odds ratio, OR] = 1.18, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.09-1.27; 12 years [OR] = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.18-1.37; and 15 years [OR] = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.19-1.38). CONCLUSIONS: Self-perceived physical competence is associated with LTPA in children and adolescents, and the association is strengthened with age.
BACKGROUND: The basis of self-perceived physical competence is built in childhood and school personnel have an important role in this developmental process. We investigated the association between initial self-perceived physical competence and reported leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) longitudinally in 10-, 12-, and 15-year-old children. METHODS: This longitudinal follow-up study comprises pupils from an elementary school cohort (N = 1346) in the city of Turku, Finland (175,000 inhabitants). The self-perceived physical competence (fitness and appearance) and LTPA data were collected with questionnaires. The full longitudinal data were available from 571 pupils based on repeated studies at the ages of 10, 12, and 15 years in 2004, 2006, and 2010. We analyzed the association of self-perceived physical competence and LTPA using regression models. RESULTS: Self-perceived physical competence was positively associated with LTPA at all ages (10 years p < .05, 12 years p < .0001, 15 years p < .0001). Increase in the self-perceived physical fitness scores was likely to associate with higher LTPA at each age point (10 years [odds ratio, OR] = 1.18, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.09-1.27; 12 years [OR] = 1.27, 95% CI: 1.18-1.37; and 15 years [OR] = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.19-1.38). CONCLUSIONS: Self-perceived physical competence is associated with LTPA in children and adolescents, and the association is strengthened with age.
Authors: Anette Mehtälä; Jari Villberg; Minna Blomqvist; Pertti Huotari; Timo Jaakkola; Pasi Koski; Taru Lintunen; Kaisu Mononen; Kwok Ng; Sanna Palomäki; Arja Sääkslahti; Tuija Tammelin; Tommi Vasankari; Sami Kokko Journal: PLoS One Date: 2020-06-18 Impact factor: 3.240