Mechanisms underpinning the association between physical activity and mental health in adolescence: a 6-year study

Physical activity (PA) can promote mental health, but the mechanisms underpinning this association are not well-established. This study examined if perceptions of three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) mediate the association between number of years participating in PA and mental health in adolescence.Participants included 937 children (55% female) age 10-11 at...