An Exploratory Model of Psychosocial Factors and Healthy Habits in University Students of Physical Education Depending on Gender
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Chacón Cuberos, Ramón; Zurita Ortega, Félix; Olmedo Moreno, Eva María; Padial Ruz, Rosario; Castro Sánchez, ManuelDate
2018-11-01Abstract
(1) Background: Several researches have shown the relationship between healthy habits and physical and mental health. Thus, it is essential to study how some psychosocial factors can promote positive behaviours in university students, specifically in those who will be teachers of Physical Education. (2) Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional research was conducted on 775 university students of Physical Education from Spain. This study aims to develop an explanatory model for the relationships between motivational climate, healthy habits (Mediterranean Diet (MD), Physical Activity (PA) and substance consumption) and some indicators of physical health (oxygen consumption (VO2MAX)) and mental health (self-concept) according to gender, using structural equations analysis. (3) Results: The motivational climate was positively associated with PA, showing a stronger relationship for ego-oriented climate in women. The adherence to MD showed a positive association with PA and self-concept...
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motivational climate
Mediterranean diet
physical activity
substance abuse
maximum oxygen consumption
self-concept