Table of ContentsChapter I: Introdu

Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
Statement of the Problem ................................................................................................ 3
Purpose of Study ............................................................................................................. 3
Research Questions ......................................................................................................... 4
Delimitations ................................................................................................................... 4
Definition of Terms......................................................................................................... 5
Assumptions .................................................................................................................... 6
Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 6
Importance of the Study .................................................................................................. 7
Chapter II: Review of the Literature ................................................................................... 9
Theoretical Models ....................................................................................................... 10
Theory of Reasoned Action .......................................................................................... 12
Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model................................................................... 14
Correlates of PA among Youth ..................................................................................... 16
Psychosocial Correlates ................................................................................................ 17
Self-Efficacy. ............................................................................................................ 18
Social Influence. ....................................................................................................... 26
Beliefs. ...................................................................................................................... 30
Body Mass Index .......................................................................................................... 34
Gender ........................................................................................................................... 37