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Dr. Henri Tilga

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Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, 51008 Tartu, Estonia
Interests: motivation; physical education; physical activity; psychological needs; autonomy support; competence support; relatedness support; self-determination theory

Dr. Andre Koka

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Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, 4 Ujula Street, EE 51008 Tartu, Estonia
Interests: teaching behaviours; physical education; physical activity; motivation; autonomy support; self-determination theory

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Health-related indicators of sustainable and long-term well-being, including levels of physical activity, are in sharp decline among all age groups. This Special Issue aims to collect the best scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice on how to contribute to human well-being, with a special focus on physical-activity-related issues. We mostly expect that the framework of submitted research papers will be based on self-determination theory, but we also welcome high-level scientific research based on other recognised frameworks. Based on previous research, one could argue that the satisfaction of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness, as well as high levels of intrinsic and autonomous motivation, are the key factors of sustainable well-being and higher levels of physical activity. Thus, we highly welcome research that considers the basic psychological needs and different forms of motivation as the key predictors of better human well-being and higher physical activity. We also welcome research papers which study other prominent correlates to enhance human well-being and physical activity. The current Special Issue will usefully supplement existing literature by putting together the most recent and high-level scientific research on human well-being and physical activity among all age groups.

Dr. Henri Tilga
Dr. Andre Koka
Guest Editors

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Keywords

physical activity
motivation
basic psychological needs
well-being
self-determination theory

Published Papers (1 paper)

Research

16 pages, 1139 KiB

Open AccessArticle

Strength Training Habits and Awareness of Its Recommendations among 18–63-Year-Old Adults

by Andra Muhu and Henri Tilga

Sustainability 2023, 15(6), 5087; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065087 - 13 Mar 2023

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Abstract

In addition to aerobic physical activity, adults of all ages should engage in muscle-strengthening activities (i.e., strength training). The main aim of this study was to identify the strength training habits and awareness of its recommendations among the study group of 18–64-year-old residents of Pärnu County. The sample consisted of 18–63-year-old residents of Pärnu County, who completed a questionnaire (n = 250) including sociodemographic and lifestyle-related information, strength training habits, and awareness of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on physical activity about muscle strengthening activities (i.e., strength training). The results showed that 42% of the participants engaged in regular strength training on a weekly basis and 36.4% were aware of the WHO recommendations to engage in strength training on a weekly basis. The participants who were younger, at a normal weight, rated their daily physical activity higher and health better, were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of engaging in regular strength training on a weekly basis. The participants of the study who were aware that the WHO recommends engaging in strength training at least twice a week, were more likely to engage in regular strength training on a weekly basis, the majority of them at least twice a week. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Motivational and Health-Related Correlates of Physical Activity)

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