The role of implementation planning in increasing physical activity identification.
OBJECTIVE
To shed light on the process of identification with physical activity.


METHODS
The study involved a prospective design and a sample of 111 university students.


RESULTS
Results revealed that (1) identifying with physical activity increased the likelihood that students formed implementation plans that, in turn, resulted in greater goal progress, and (2) planning for and progressing on a physical activity goal was associated to increased physical activity identification over time.


CONCLUSIONS
Implementation planning should be included in interventions aimed at promoting positive changes in physical activity identification and progress on physical activity goals.
Carraro
Natasha
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University of Ottawa, School of Psychology, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ncarr033@uottawa.ca
Gaudreau
Patrick
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009043:Motor Activity