Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls

Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls Publisher

Najafabadi MG^{1, 2} ; Memari AH^{2, 3} ; Kordi R² ; Shayestehfar M³ ; Eshghi MA²

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1. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, 1439813117, Iran
2. Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran
3. Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733141, Iran

Source: Journal of Sport and Health Science Published:2017

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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. © 2017

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MLA	Najafabadi MG, et al.. "Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls." Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 6, no. 3, 2017, pp. 327-332.
APA	Najafabadi MG, Memari AH, Kordi R, Shayestehfar M, Eshghi MA (2017). Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 6(3), 327-332.
Chicago	Najafabadi MG, Memari AH, Kordi R, Shayestehfar M, Eshghi MA. "Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls." Journal of Sport and Health Science 6, no. 3 (2017): 327-332.
Harvard	Najafabadi MG et al. (2017) 'Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls', Journal of Sport and Health Science, 6(3), pp. 327-332.
Vancouver	Najafabadi MG, Memari AH, Kordi R, Shayestehfar M, Eshghi MA. Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2017;6(3):327-332.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Najafabadi MG and Memari AH and Kordi R and Shayestehfar M and Eshghi MA}, title = {Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls}, journal = {Journal of Sport and Health Science}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, pages = {327-332}, year = {2017} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Najafabadi MG AU - Memari AH AU - Kordi R AU - Shayestehfar M AU - Eshghi MA TI - Mental Training Can Improve Physical Activity Behavior in Adolescent Girls JO - Journal of Sport and Health Science VL - 6 IS - 3 SP - 327 EP - 332 PY - 2017 ER -

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