title: Correlates of physical activity behaviours in young Iranian girls.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This study examined the relationship among motor skill competence, perceived motor competence (PMC), health-related physical fitness and physical activity in 8-9-year-old Iranian girls (n = 352).
  
  
  METHODS
  Locomotor and object control motor skill competence was assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development - 2nd edition. PMC was assessed using the Physical Ability subscale of Marsh's Self-Description Questionnaire-1. Health-related physical fitness was measured with body mass index, the 600 yard run/walk, curl-ups, push-ups, and back-saver sit and reach tests. Children's physical activity was assessed using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Regression analysis revealed that locomotor proficiency, aerobic fitness and PMC accounted for 56% (P < .001) of variance associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The findings warrant future investigations that examine interventions that focus on motor skill and perceived competence along with aerobic fitness to promote physical activity in girls.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education & Athletic Training, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Khodaverdi
authors.affiliation: Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bahram
authors.affiliation: School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D002648:Child; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept
keywords: aerobic fitness; females; locomotor skills; self-perceptions