Predictors of physical activity among adolescent girl students based on the social cognitive theory

ABSTRACT

Background: The importance of increasing adolescence girl's level of physical activity is recognized as a priority for having a healthy lifestyle. However, adolescent girls especially Iranian, are at high risk for physical inactivity. Social Cognitive Theory [SCT] is a successful theory to explain physical activity behavior. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of physical activity based on the SCT