Contribution to Book
The Role of Physical Self-Perception and Sport Identity in the Physical Activity and Sport Participation of Girls and Women
Ensuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women
Document Type
Contribution to Books
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Disciplines
Abstract
The benefits of physical activity and sport are well documented. Physical activity is unparalleled for its ability to reduce overall mortality rates and improve health risk factors. Despite these positive benefits, a large portion of the world's population does not participate in regular physical activity (U.S. Department of Health and Human Service [USDHHS], 1999).
Citation Information
Lau, Patrick and Ransdell, Lynda. (2005). "The Role of Physical Self-Perception and Sport Identity in the Physical Activity and Sport Participation of Girls and Women". In L. Ransdell and L. Petlichkoff (Eds.), Ensuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women (pp. 295-309). AAHPERD.