Measuring Enjoyment of Physical Activity in Children: Validation of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

Moore, Justin B.; Yin, Zenong; Hanes, John C.; Duda, Joan L.; Gutin, Bernard; Barbeau, Paule

doi:10.1080/10413200802593612

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“…The high scores indicate that the students in this study enjoyed doing PE (regardless of the curriculum or pedagogical style), limiting the scope of the intervention to improve this construct, particularly during the short time frame undertaken. Furthermore, the enjoyment scale used in the student questionnaire (adapted version of the 12-item Factors Influencing the Enjoyment of Physical Education Questionnaire) (Moore et al, 2009) did not specifically target the types of physical activity that the students were involved in, and as a result may not be sensitive enough to detect true intervention effects in this study.…”

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Can physical education and physical activity outcomes be developed simultaneously using a game-centered approach?

Miller

Christensen

Eather

et al. 2015

European Physical Education Review

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The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a pilot intervention using a gamecentered approach for improvement of physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) outcomes simultaneously, and if this had an impact on enjoyment of PE. A group-randomized controlled trial with a 7-week wait-list control group was conducted in one primary school in the Hunter Region, NSW, Australia. Participants (n ¼ 107 students; mean age ¼ 10.7 years, SD 0.87) were randomized by class group into the Professional Learning for Understanding Games Education (PLUNGE) pilot intervention (n ¼ 52 students) or the control (n ¼ 55) conditions. PLUNGE involved 6 Â 60 min PE lessons based on game-centered curriculum delivered via an in-class teacher mentoring program. Students were assessed at baseline and 7-week follow-up for fundamental movement skills (FMS) of throw and catch, game play abilities of decision making, support and skill performance; in-class PA; and enjoyment of PA. Linear mixed models revealed significant group-by-time intervention effects (p < 0.05) for throw (effect size: d ¼ 0.9) and catch (d ¼ 0.4) FMS, decision making (d ¼ 0.7) and support (d ¼ 0.9) during game play, and in-class PA (d ¼ 1.6). No significant intervention effects (p > 0.05) were observed for skills outcome during game play (d ¼ À0.2) or student enjoyment (d ¼ 0.1). Game-centered pedagogy delivered via a teacher professional learning program was efficacious in simultaneously improving students' FMS skills, in-class PA and their decision making and support skills in game play.

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Can physical education and physical activity outcomes be developed simultaneously using a game-centered approach?

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Christensen

Eather

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European Physical Education Review

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“…Los resultados han mostrado una estructura de dos factores. También se ha proporcionado previamente la evidencia de validez de constructo y validez discriminante (22,30,31). El PACES tiene una estructura factorial estable en relación con la cultura, la raza, la edad y el sexo (6,21,31).…”

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“…A su vez, en estudios anteriores con niños (21,31) los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio muestran una estructura de dos factores. Por otro lado, la consistencia interna del PACES fue muy alta y similar a otros estudios previos (20,31). La fiabilidad test-retest del PACES indica una buena consistencia temporal.…”

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Validez y fi abilidad del cuestionario de disfrute por el ejercicio físico (PACES) en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad

Román¹,

López²,

Ruiz‐Ariza³

et al. 2016

Nutr Hosp

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Latorre-Román PÁ, Martínez-López EJ, Ruiz-Ariza A, Izquierdo-Rus T, Salas-Sánchez J, García-Pinillos F. Validez y fi abilidad del cuestionario de disfrute por el ejercicio físico (PACES) en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad. Nutr Hosp 2016;33: [595][596][597][598][599][600][601] Validez y fi abilidad del cuestionario de disfrute por el ejercicio físico (PACES) en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad AbstractObjective: The aim of this study is to test the psychometric properties of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) in adolescents with overweight and obese. Methods: Participants included 139 overweight and obese adolescents, 91 girls (age = 13.85 ± 1.92 years; body mass index [BMI] = 26.83 ± 3.16 kg/m 2 ) and 48 children (age = 14.29 ± 1.62 years; BMI = 28.31 ± 3.74 kg/m 2 ). To test the enjoyment of physical activity, Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) was used. Results: The results of the exploratory and confi rmatory factor analysis showed a two-factor structure, also, the PACES showed a very high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.908). The test-retest reliability indicates a good temporary agreement (Spearman rho = 0.815, p < 0.001). Finally, the PACES in adolescents with overweight and obesity showed adequate convergent validity with Intention to be Physically Active (MIFA), the Attraction to Physical Activity (CAPA), cardiorespiratory endurance, subscapularis and suprailiac skin-fold. Conclusion: The fi ndings confi rm that PACES is a valid and reliable measure of physical activity enjoyment in adolescents with overweight and obesity. The physical activity enjoyment may be relevant in the participation of adolescents with overweight and obesity in these activities. ResumenObjetivo: el objetivo de este estudio es evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario de disfrute por el ejercicio físico (PACES) en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad. Métodos: participaron 139 adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad: 91 niñas (edad = 13,85 ± 1,92 años; índice de masa corporal [IMC] = 26,83 ± 3,16 kg/m 2 ) y 48 niños (edad = 14,29 ± 1,62 años; IMC = 28,31 ± 3,74 kg/m 2 ). Para analizar el disfrute por la actividad física se empleó el cuestionario Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). Resultados: los resultados del análisis factorial exploratorio y confi rmatorio han mostrado una estructura de dos factores; a su vez el PACES presenta una consistencia interna muy alta (alfa de Cronbach = 0,908). La fi abilidad test-retest indica una buena concordancia temporal (Spearman rho = 0,815, p < 0,001). Por último, el PACES en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad manifi esta una validez convergente adecuada con la intencionalidad de ser activo (MIFA), la atracción por la actividad física (CAPA), la resistencia cardiorrespiratoria y los pliegues suprailiaco y subescapular. Conclusión: los resultados confi rman que el PACES es una medida válida y fi able del disfrute por la actividad física en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad. El disfrute por la actividad física puede ser relevant...

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“…This measure has demonstrated good internal consistency with Cronbach's coefficients between .80 and .88 (Martens et al, 1990;Liao & Masters, 2002). To keep the nature of the questions hidden, a questionnaire called a "Mental State Survey" was developed in which items from the Cognitive A-State from the CSAI-2 were intermixed with items adapted from the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (Moore et al, 2009). Ratings of perceived physical exertion were obtained using Borg's Ratings of Perceived Exertion Scale (Borg, 1982).…”

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Practice using performance goals enhances basketball free throw accuracy when tested under competition in elite players

Neumann

Hohnke

2018

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The present study tested whether practice using a performance goal enhances accuracy when later tested under the demands of a competition outcome goal for a basketball free throw task. Thirty male elite-level basketball players with a mean age of 24.67 years practiced free throws either with or without a performance goal. The performance goal was constructed with the challenge of bettering an individualised accuracy level. Players were later tested under an outcome goal that emphasised performance in an external competitive situation. Performance was best in players that practiced using performance goals and greater gains were seen in players that showed an initial lower level of performance. Practice using performance goals may improve free throw accuracy in a game situation, particularly for players that are at a relatively lower skill level.

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Measuring Enjoyment of Physical Activity in Children: Validation of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

Cited by 178 publications

References 49 publications

Can physical education and physical activity outcomes be developed simultaneously using a game-centered approach?

Can physical education and physical activity outcomes be developed simultaneously using a game-centered approach?

Validez y fi abilidad del cuestionario de disfrute por el ejercicio físico (PACES) en adolescentes con sobrepeso y obesidad

Practice using performance goals enhances basketball free throw accuracy when tested under competition in elite players

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