Promoting Lifelong Physical Education Consciousness and Commitment in Sports Among Adolescents in a Selected YouthOrganization Beijing, China
Abstract
Promoting lifelong physical education consciousness and commitment in sports among adolescents is imperative in cultivating healthy lifestyles and overall well-being. Adolescence is a critical period where habits and attitudes towards physical activity are formed, making it an opportune time to instill a lasting appreciation for sports and fitness. In the context of a selected youth organization in China, understanding the multifaceted nature of sports commitment becomes essential for designing effective interventions and programs tailored to the unique needs and preferences of adolescents.
Research in the field of sports commitment offers valuable insights into the factors that influence individuals' sustained engagement in athletic activities. Studies conducted by van der Roest et al. (2017), Yıldırım (2020), and Merdan et al. (2021) have delved into various dimensions of sports commitment, ranging from organizational dynamics within sports clubs to individual psychosocial determinants such as motivation and coaching environment. By examining these factors within the specific context of a youth organization in China, we can gain a deeper understanding of the drivers and barriers to adolescents' participation in sports.
This study seeks to contribute to the promotion of lifelong physical education consciousness and commitment among adolescents by elucidating the factors that shape their attitudes and behaviors towards physical activity. By identifying the key determinants of sports commitment within the context of the selected youth organization, interventions can be developed to foster a culture of active participation in sports and fitness activities. Such initiatives not only promote physical health but also contribute to the holistic development of adolescents, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
Through collaborative efforts between educators, youth leaders, and community stakeholders, we can create supportive environments that encourage adolescents to embrace physical activity as an integral part of their lives. By promoting a positive and inclusive sports culture within the youth organization, we aim to empower adolescents to lead active and healthy lifestyles well into adulthood. Ultimately, our goal is to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of adolescents in China by fostering a lifelong commitment to physical education and sports.
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2. Ab. Rahim, M. D. M., Lamat, S. A., Alauddin, A. N. M., Ahmad, M. F., & Aziz, N. I. A. (2021). Factor that Influences the Commitment of Sports Volunteers among Students at Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences.
3. Ahn, Y.-D., & Shin, J.-H. (2022). Causality between Sport Commitment and Sports Satisfaction of Sports Enthusiasts According to the Leadership of Daily Sports Leaders. Han-gugenteoteinmeonteusaneopakoenonmunji.
4. Alfeuon, R., & ALkhafaf, N. (2022). The Sports Commitment of the players in Some Team Games. Al-Rafidain Journal For Sport Sciences.
5. Aykora, A. F., & DİNÇER, U. (2022). Investigation of Sports Commitment Levels and Academic Achievements of Undergraduate Students Studying in Sports Sciences. International Journal Mountaineering and Climbing.
6. Bingöl, E., & Bingol, D. Y. (2020). Examination of Goal Commitment and Subjective Happiness Levels of the Students Studying at the Faculty of Sport Sciences According to Gender, Active Sport Participation and Sports Type Variables. Journal of Education and Training.
7. Bendíková, E. (2021). Physical and sports education as a means of forming a relationship to lifelong physical activity and health. Acta Salus Vitae, 9(2), 269. https://doi.org/10.58743/asv2021vol9no2.269
8. Chen, X. (2009). Cultivating lifelong sports consciousness for college students. Journal of Wuhan Institute of Technology.
9. Corbin, C. B. (2002). Physical activity for everyone: What every physical educator should know about promoting lifelong physical activity. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 21(2), 128. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.21.2.128
10. Dai, S., Wang, L., & Yan, J. (2022). Implementing the core literacy of physical education and health disciplines through the Chinese healthy physical education curriculum model. International Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1(2), 5. https://doi.org/10.18122/ijpah.1.2.5.boisestate
11. DeJong, G. K., Albrecht, R., & DeJong, G. K. (1998). Implementing CDC recommendations for lifelong physical activity and health: Michigan's exemplary physical education curriculum (MI-EPEC). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), 847.
12. Goodway, J. D., Famelia, R., & Bakhtiar, S. (2014). Future directions in physical education & sport: Developing fundamental motor competence in the early years is paramount to lifelong physical activity. Asian Social Science. https://doi.org/10.5539/ass.v10n5p44
13. Hagiwara, G., & Isogai, H. (2014). Examining the commitment for competitive sports development of Japanese version of sports commitment scale. Japanese Journal of Sport Psychology.
14. Han, F., Han, T., Polat, E., & Polat, E. (2022). AN EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPORTS COMMITMENT AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG ATHLETES INTERESTED IN WINTER SPORTS. Spormetre Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi.
15. Hua-bi, H. (2013). Cultivating students' consciousness of physical activity through inquiry-based approaches. Journal of Nanjing Sport Institute.
16. Jess, S. (2009). Examining sport commitment and intentions to participate in intramural sports: application of the Sport Commitment Model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour in a campus recreational sport setting.
17. Jia, W. (2005). Students' consciousness of and commitment to physical education. Journal of Nanjing Institute of Technology.
18. Joung, K.-h., Jeon, W.-H., & Kwon, G. (2024). Relationship between perceived enjoyment, exercise commitment and behavioral intention among adolescents participating in “School Sport Club”. Frontiers in Medicine. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1277494
19. Jung, C.-K., & Lee, W.-K. (2021). The Relationship between Intrinsic Motivation and Sports Commitment of College Athletes. The Korea Journal of Sport.
20. Leyton-Román, M., de la Vega, R., & Jiménez-Castuera, R. (2021). Motivation and Commitment to Sports Practice During the Lockdown Caused by Covid-19. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.622595
21. Li, M. (2020). Cultivation methods of students’ lifelong physical education consciousness in high school physical education. *Journal of Education and Educational Research, 36*(3), 342-355.
22. Li, M. (2019). University students' physical addictive behavior and lifelong sports. Journal of Wuhan University of Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.817770
23. Liu, R. (2009). Lifelong physical training college teachers awareness. Journal of Yichun College.
24. Liu, Y. (2007). A Feasible Probe into the Cultivation of Lifelong Physical Education Consciousness of the Students in Public Security Colleges. Journal of Hebei Polytechnic University.
25. Liu, S. (2022). Research on the Construction of Fitness Courses in Colleges and Universities from the Perspective of Lifelong Physical Exercise. *Journal of Higher Education Research.
26. Lobo, J., Martin, J. T., Argarin, J., Tubera, J. G., Narciso, H. A., & Dimalanta, G. (2023). Physical culture for lifelong healthy participation: Expanding the horizon of individual interest and university engagement in physical education in higher education. Masyarakat, Kebudayaan dan Politik, 2(2), 203-220.
27. Merdan, H. E., & Çağlar, E. (2021). Ergen Sporcularda Spora Bağlılık İle İlişkili Bireysel ve Sosyal Faktörler: Sistematik Derleme. Istanbul University - DergiPark.
28. Notario-Alonso, R., Prieto-Ayuso, A., García-Notario, A., & Contreras Jordán, O. R. (2023). The sports commitment in football players and its relationship with the coach performance: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 62, S88.
29. Ohji, S., Aizawa, J., Hirohata, K., Mitomo, S., Ohmi, T., Jinno, T., Koga, H., & Yagishita, K. (2021). Athletic identity and sport commitment in athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction who have returned to sports at their pre-injury level of competition. Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology, 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-021-00264-6
30. Ozaki, R., & Suganami, M. (2016). Relationships Between Club Activity Stressors, Commitment to Sports, and Resilience in High School Athletes Belonging to School Athletic Clubs. Juntendo Medical Journal.
31. Pethick, J. (2023). The effect of lifelong physical (in)activity on knee extensor force control. bioRxiv https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.02.28.530405
32. Qiu, L. (2019). Reform of Physical Education Teaching in Colleges and Universities based on Lifelong Physical Education. International Conference on Micro-Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
33. Reshetnikov, A. V., Prisyazhnaya, N. V., & Mikhailovsky, V. V. (2022). Sport in the life of students of medical universities in Russia. Социология медицины.
34. Salimi, M., Ghazanfari, A., Sharifi, T., & Ahmadi, R. (2020). The Mediating Role of Professional Ethics in the Relationship of the Organizational Culture with Social Responsibility and the Organizational Commitment in Sports Organizations.
35. Samur, S., Çimen, K., Büyükbasmacı, Y. E., & Hagiwara, G. (2019). Organizational Commitment in Sports Clubs. Journal of Education and Training Studies.
36. Sailani, M. R., Halling, J. F., Møller, H. D., Lee, H., Plomgaard, P., Snyder, M., & Regenberg, B. (2019). Lifelong physical activity is associated with promoter hypomethylation of genes involved in metabolism, myogenesis, contractile properties and oxidative stress resistance in aged human skeletal muscle. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 1-12.
37. Shi, Q. (2023). Construction of physical education teaching system in colleges and universities based on the concept of lifelong physical education. Journal of Education and Educational Research, 36(3), 342-355.
38. Su-lin, Y. (2020). A Probe into the Cultivation Strategy of Lifelong Physical Education Awareness in Physical Education in Colleges and Universities.
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40. Tan, R., Cho, H., Seo, J.-P., Li, Y., & Choi, C. Y. (2021). The Influence of Instruction Behavior in University Ski Class on Students' Learning Attitude, Sport Commitment, and Intention for Physical Activity Adherence in China. Journal of Advanced Researches and Reports, 1(2), 21. https://doi.org/10.21742/jarr.2021.1.2.21
41. van der Roest, J. W., van der Werff, H., & Elmose-Østerlund, K. (2017). Involvement and commitment of members and volunteers in European sports clubs. A comparison of the affiliation, voluntary work, social integration and characteristics of members and volunteers in sports clubs across ten European countries. African Educational Research Journal.
42. Wu, H. R. (2011). Physical Education and Sport on the Consciousness of Life. Journal of Qiqihar Junior Teachers' College.
43. Yang, W.-I., & Yoon, Y.-J. (2022). Sports Participation, Job Stress, and Oraganizational Commitment of Elementary School Teachers. The Korean Society of Sports Science.
44. Yahiro, F., Sugiyama, Y., Uchida, W., & Hagiwara, G. (2022). A Sports Coach Commitment Improvement Model for Teachers of Athletic Club Activities: Focus on Social Support of Workers and Sports Coach Identity. Journal of Japan Society of Sports Industry.
45. Yıldırım, M. (2020). An analysis of students’ levels of sports commitment at a school of physical education and sports. African Educational Research Journal.
46. Zhang, L. (2006). Extracurricular physical education and cultivating the lifelong physical education consciousness of college students. Journal of Shaoguan University.
47. Zhou, H. (2013). A theoretical study of reflective teaching in colleges and universities from perspectives of lifelong physical education. Journal of Henan University of Technology.
48. Zhang, J. (2016). Research of College Students' Physical Training and Lifelong Physical Education. Journal of Pla Institute of Physical Education.
49. Zhao, C. (2004). On Training of Flight Cadets’ Consciousness of Lifelong Physical Education. Journal of Pla Institute of Physical Education.
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“Promoting Lifelong Physical Education Consciousness and Commitment in Sports Among Adolescents in a Selected YouthOrganization Beijing, China”, Soc. sci. humanities j., vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 5343–5367, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.18535/sshj.v8i10.1397.
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