Autonomy supportive environments and mastery as basic factors to motivate physical activity in children: a controlled laboratory study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Choice promotes the experience of autonomy, which enhances intrinsic motivation. Providing a greater choice of traditional active toys may increase children's activity time. Mastery also increases intrinsic motivation and is des...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
| Online Access: | http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/9/1/16 |