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标题：Mental training can improve physical activity behavior in adolescent girls
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作者：Mahboubeh Ghayour Najafabadi ; Amir-Hossein Memari ; Ramin Kordi 等
期刊名称：Journal of Sport and Health Science
印刷版ISSN：2095-2546
出版年度：2017
卷号：6
期号：3
页码：327-332
DOI：10.1016/j.jshs.2015.09.011
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：Background: Lately, physical activity (PA) in young girls has been frequently discussed, thus we were interested to examine whether a mental training intervention can increase the level of PA in young girls. Methods: A sample of 56 girls aged 15.4@?+/-@?0.3 years (mean@?+/-@?SD) was assigned to either the intervention or control group. We then conducted a 6-week mental imagery training program on young female participants. PA was evaluated with objective accelerometer monitors. Physical self-concept was also assessed in all participants. Results: Young females' PA increased after a course of mental training compared to female participants in control group. Furthermore, physical self-concept improved related to mental training program. Conclusion: Exercise imagery may be an effective method of PA increase besides psychological enhancement in young girls.
关键词：Accelerometer; Exercise imagery; Girls; Psychological competence; Youth