Long-term effectiveness and mediators of a need-supportive physical activity coaching among Flemish sedentary employees

This study examined the long-term and mediation effects of a need-supportive coaching programme on physical activity. Sedentary employees ( n = 92) of the university of Leuven received 4 months of physical activity coaching, based on the self-determination theory, by coaches with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology who are specializing in health-related physical activity ( n = 30). The programme consisted of a limited number of individual contact moments (i.e. an intake session, three follow-up contacts and an out-take session), either face-to-face, by phone or by e-mail. Self-reported physical... Mehr ...