Table 3.

Description of the measured cognitive mediators of behaviour changes related to physical activity

Cognitive mediators of behaviour changes related to physical activity	Description
Goal intention	Goal intentions are the result of motivational processes of considering and choosing processes between the different simultaneously existing needs of a person.30
Self-concordance	Self-concordance expresses the degree to which goal intention is consistent with a person’s other individual interests and values.72 73
Self-efficacy	Self-efficacy is the belief in performing a physical activity programme over a longer period of time.106
Action planning	In action planning, a person determines when, where and how to begin or continue an intended action.107
Barriers and barrier management	Situational barriers describe physical, social and psychological conditions that can impede or jeopardise the implementation of a behavioural intention. activity.108
Consequence experience	As a construct, consequence experience related to physical activity represent experiences with physical activity, exercise and sports.77