Longitudinal Associations Between Adherence to 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Perceived Motor Competence in Adolescents

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines and perceived motor competence in adolescents.
• Longitudinal study design
• Assessment of adolescents' adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines
• Evaluation of perceived motor competence
• Analyses of associations over time
• Adherence to movement guidelines is positively associated with improved perceived motor competence
• Benefits are more significant when both physical activity and sedentary behaviors are considered
• Promoting movement guidelines leads to greater improvements in youth confidence and ability