Moving Minds: How Physical Activity Shapes Motivation and Self-Concept in School Children
Pupils with higher levels of physical activity during physical education classes demonstrated greater motivation and a more positive physical self-concept, highlighting the crucial role of engagement in fostering both psychological and physical development. These findings underscore the need for well-structured and engaging physical education programs that support active participation and enhance pupils' overall well-being.
Authors
- Vladan Pelemiš (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3461-0491)
- Dalibor Stević
- Marko Badrić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9545-5013)
- Slobodan Pavlović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0114-4981)
- Nebojša Mitrović (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0351-0526)
Institutions
- University of Kragujevac (RS)
- University of Zagreb (HR)
- University of East Sarajevo (BA)
- University of Belgrade (RS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Behavioral Sciences
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050629
- Primary Topic
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00