Open AccessThe Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity
Author(s) -
Boris Cheval,
Matthieu P. Boisgontier
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
exercise and sport sciences reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1538-3008
pISSN - 0091-6331
DOI - 10.1249/jes.0000000000000252
Subject(s) - minification , neuropsychology , physical activity , psychology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , cognitive psychology , computer science , medicine , cognition , neuroscience , programming language
Although the automatic attraction to effort minimization has been evidenced in multiple fields, its potential role in explaining the pandemic of physical inactivity has been overlooked. The theory of effort minimization in physical activity (TEMPA) fills this gap. TEMPA seeks to obtain a more accurate understanding of the neuropsychological determinants of movement-based behaviors.