VIDBE-Q 2025 Volume 70 Issue 4
promote their physical fitness in this matter. With fewer learning opportunities,
children may be unfamiliar with the possibilities of physical activity.
This study reveals a nuanced and dynamic relationship between the self-
perceptions of children with visual impairments regarding motivation to participate
in physical activity and the degree to which they believe they are capable of
successfully engaging in physical activity. This interplay illustrates how identity
shapes motivation: those who view themselves as capable of physical activity are
more likely to pursue participation, while those with low perceived motor
competence may feel less inclined or confident to engage. Furthermore,
participants' decisions to be physically active are influenced not only by a myriad
of factors including the significance they place on the outcomes of activity, health
benefits, enjoyment, or social connection. Together, these elements form a
motivational framework that either encourages or inhibits physical activity,
highlighting the importance of addressing the multitude of variables to promote
inclusive physical activity opportunities.
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