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Validation of the Physical Fitness Opinion Questionnaire against Marathon Performance

Perceptual and Motor SkillsPublished 1 December 1991
John E. Bezjak, Euly Langga-Sharifi
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Abstract

This study supports the predictive validity of the Physical Fitness Opinion Questionnaire, employing specific scales of physical fitness locus of control, expectancy of reinforcement, value of specific reinforcement combined with a physical fitness self-efficacy measure, in marathon performance by 113 runners, 20 to 58 years old.

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PsychologyMedicineHealth Professions