The relationship between the motivation for physical activity and the level of physical activity among medical college students: based on the mediating effect of exercise self-efficacy and the moderating effect of kinesiophobia level

The motivation for physical activity has a significant positive predictive effect on the level of physical activity. Exercise self-efficacy plays a partial mediating role in this relationship, and this mediation is moderated by the kinesiophobia level. Therefore, improving exercise self-efficacy and reducing the kinesiophobia level are effective ways to enhance the physical activity level of college students. It is recommended to attach great importance to this and take corresponding intervention measures.