Enhancing university athletes' physical activity and decision-making through educational interventions grounded in the theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The decision-making processes and physical activities of university athletes are crucial for both individual well-being and athletic performance. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) provides a comprehensive framework for examining the cognitive factors that influence athletes' participation in physical activity. However, existing applications of TPB have primarily focused on general student populations, leaving a gap in our understanding of how this theory operates within the high-stakes, performance-driven environment of university athletics. This study aims not only to examine how TPB constructs (attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control) relate to university athletes' decision-making and physical activity behaviors but also to evaluate the effectiv

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12690960 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature