Theory | Theoretical construct and definition | ACT Essential Element | Key Word |
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SDT | Autonomy supportive environment-contributes to feelings of agency or being "in control" ("internal locus of causation") | Participants have choices | Input and Choice |
 |  | Participants provide meaningful input, have influence on what happens in program |  |
 |  | Participants know what is expected of them | Successful and confident (in program) |
SDT | Competence supportive environment-contributes to being able to effectively interact with ones environment and get wanted effects and outcomes | Participants feel capable and able to participate successfully | Â |
 |  | Participants are engaged and involved in program | Engaged and Interact |
SDT | Relatedness supportive environment-contributes to feelings of connectedness and being accepted by significant others | Participants feel that they belong and are part of the group | Belonging |
 |  | Participants feel like they are a valued member of group |  |
 |  | Participants get along with each other, show respect for each other (positive interactions) | Respect |
SDT | Intrinsic motivation for physical activity | Participants enjoy being in the program and being physically active | Fun & Enjoyment |
 |  | Participants are physically active during the PA component of the program | Being physically active |
SCT | Self efficacy (person factor)-confidence in ones ability to successfully engage in a behavior | Participants feel confident that they can be physically active in the program, and at home | Successful onfident (at home) |
SCT | Behavioral skills (behavioral factor)-skills or capability to self-regulate behavior (self-monitoring, group goal setting, support seeking) | Participants have specific behavioral skills that enable them to be physically active at home | Life skills |
SCT | Social support (environmental factor)-instrumental and/or emotional support from peers and/or family members to engage in a specific activity | Participants have the social support needed to be physically active at home | Support |
SDT & SCT | Self concept/motivation- Participants have a self-concept that includes being physically active | Students participate in strategic self presentation | Self-motivated |