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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Explaining Physical Activity and Self-Rated Health Through Motivation and Perceived Service Quality: A Structural Equation Model.

Vojko Vučković, Klemen Širok, Marta Bon

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Vojko VučkovićFaculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID 0009-0009-2225-6887
Klemen ŠirokFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, 6310 Izola, Slovenia.ORCID 0000-0001-9072-4755
Marta BonFaculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesUnderstanding the determinants of physical activity (PA) and health outcomes requires integrating environmental and motivational perspectives. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study tested a sequential model in which perceived sport infrastructure service quality enhances exercise motivation, which subsequently increases PA and leads to better self-rated health (SRT).

methodsA total of 546 recreational adult exercisers completed validated questionnaires assessing sport infrastructure service quality (SQAS), exercise motivation (MPAM-R), PA (IPAQ), and self-rated health. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine the hypothesised relationships among variables.

resultsThe proposed sequential model was supported. Perceived service quality positively predicted exercise motivation (β = 0.255,

conclusionsThe findings underscore the importance of high-quality exercise infrastructure as a key environmental factor that supports motivational engagement and promotes healthier behaviour patterns. Interventions aimed at increasing PA and improving perceived health should address both environmental quality and motivational processes.

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exercise motivationfitness centershealth promotionphysical activityself-determination theoryself-rated healthSEMservice quality

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PMID41753991
PMCPMC12940897

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