Biography and Research Interests

An De Meester is an Associate Professor in the Physical Education Unit of the Department of Educational and Developmental Science. The overarching aim of her interdisciplinary research is to provide practical information to physical education teachers, physical education students, physical activity practitioners, sports coaches and society by addressing underlying mechanisms that foster a physically active lifestyle. Her research focuses on the dynamic relationship between children’s and adolescents’ actual and perceived motor competence and its impact on physical activity and other aspects of child and adolescent development. By applying a person-centered approach she found that overestimation of one’s own motor competence may, at least for some children and adolescents, be a favorable dispositional profile that promotes physical activity engagement and global self-esteem. 

Education

• PhD in Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
• Master of Science in Movement and Sport Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
• Bachelor of Science in Teaching, Ghent University, Belgium
• Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium

Awards

1. The International Motor Development Research Consortium’s Lolas E. Halverson Motor Development Young Investigator Award, 2021
2. The Journal of Motor Learning and Development Excellence in Reviewing Award, 2017
3. The North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Outstanding Student Paper Award, 2016

Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles (A1)

1. De Meester, A., Aelterman, N., Cardon, G., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Haerens, L. (2014). Extracurricular school-based sports as a motivating vehicle for sports participation in youth: a cross-sectional study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-11-48
   Impact factor: 4.111, category: NUTRITION & DIETETICS, rank: 10/77 (A1Q1).
   
   
2. De Meester, A., Maes, J., Stodden, D., Cardon, G., Goodway, J., Lenoir, M., & Haerens, L. (2016). Identifying profiles of actual and perceived motor competence among adolescents : associations with motivation, physical activity, and sports participation. JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES, 34(21), 2027–2037. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1149608
   Impact factor: 2.539, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank: 17/81 (A1Q1).
   
   
3. Bardid, F.*, De Meester, A.*, Tallir, I., Cardon, G., Lenoir, M., & Haerens, L. (2016). Configurations of actual and perceived motor competence among children : associations with motivation for sports and global self-worth. HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE, 50, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2016.09.001
   Impact factor: 1.841, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank: 32/81(A1Q2).
   
   
4. De Meester, A., Stodden, D., Brian, A., True, L., Cardon, G., Tallir, I., & Haerens, L. (2016). Associations among elementary school children’s actual motor competence, perceived motor competence, physical activity and BMI : a cross-sectional study. PLOS ONE, 11(10). https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.96cp2
   Impact factor: 2.806, category: MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES, rank: 15/64 (A1Q1).
   
   
5. Luz, C., Rodrigues, L. P., De Meester, A., & Cordovil, R. (2017). The relationship between motor competence and health-related fitness in children and adolescents. PLOS ONE, 12(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0179993
   Impact factor: 2.766, category: MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES, rank: 15/64 (A1Q1).
   
   
6. De Meester, A., Cardon, G., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Haerens, L. (2017). Extracurricular school-based sports as a stepping stone toward an active lifestyle?: differences in physical activity and sports-motivation between extracurricular school-based sports participants and non-participants. JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 36(4), 485–497. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2016-0035
   Impact factor: 1.731, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 79/239 (A1Q2).
   
   
7. De Meester, A.*, Stodden, D.*, Goodway, J., True, L., Brian, A., Ferkel, R., & Haerens, L. (2018). Identifying a motor proficiency barrier for meeting physical activity guidelines in children. JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT, 21(1), 58–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2017.05.007
   Impact factor: 3.623, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank: 12/83 (A1Q1).
   
   
8. Haerens, L., Vansteenkiste, M., De Meester, A., Delrue, J., Tallir, I., Vande Broek, G., Goris, W., et al. (2018). Different combinations of perceived autonomy support and control: identifying the most optimal motivating style. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY, 23(1), 16–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2017.1346070
   Impact factor: 2.035, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 61/243 (A1Q1).
   
   
9. Degroote, Laurent, Plaete, J., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Verloigne, M., Van Stappen, V., De Meester, A., Poppe, L., et al. (2018). The effect of the eHealth intervention “MyPlan 1.0” on physical activity in adults who visit general practice : a quasi-experimental trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15020228
   Impact factor: 2.468, category: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, rank: 38/162 (A1Q1).
   
   
10. Brian, A., De Meester, A., Klavina, A., Irwin, J. M., Taunton, S., Pennell, A., & Lieberman, L. (2019). Exploring children with visual impairments’ physical literacy : a preliminary investigation of autonomous motivation. JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 38(2), 155–161. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2018-0194
    Impact factor: 1.845, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 101/263 (A1Q2).
    
    
11. Kerner, C., Kirk, D., De Meester, A., & Haerens, L. (2019). Why is physical education more stimulating for pupils who are more satisfied with their own body? HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL, 78(3), 251–265. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0017896918798420
    Impact factor: 0.938, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 210/263 (A1Q4).
    
    
12. Opstoel, K., Chapelle, L., Prins, F., De Meester, A., Haerens, L., van Tartwijk, J., & De Martelaer, K. (2020). Personal and social development in physical education and sports: a review study. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1356336X19882054
    Impact factor: 3.79, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 50/265 (A1Q1).
    
    
13. De Meester, A.; Van Duyse, F.; Aelterman, N.; De Muynck, G., & Haerens, L (2020). An experimental, video-based investigation into the motivating impact of choice and positive feedback among students with different motor competence levels. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY. https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2020.1725456
    Impact Factor: 5.83, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank 8/265 (A1Q1).
    
    
14. De Meester, A.; Norjali, L.; Lenoir, M.; Bardid, F. (2020) Profiles of physical fitness and exercise enjoyment among children: associations with sports participation. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2020.1788700
    Impact Factor: 2.5, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 48/88 (A1Q2).
    
    
15. Brian, A.; Getchell, N.; True, L.; De Meester, A.; Stodden, D. (2020) Operationalizing Seefeldt's Proficiency Barrier: Concepts, applications, and future directions. SPORTS MEDICINE, 50(11). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01332-6
    Impact Factor: 11.140, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 2/88 (A1Q1).
    
    
16. De Meester, A., Barnett, L., Brian, A., Bowe, S., Jimenez, J., Van Duyse, F., Irwin, J.M., Stodden, F., D’Hondt, E., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2020) The relationship between actual and self-perceived motor competence in children, adolescents and young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis SPORTS MEDICINE, 50(11). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01336-2
    Impact Factor: 11.140, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 2/88 (A1Q1).
    
    
17. Sacko, R.; Utesch, T.; Cordovil, R., De Meester, A., Ferkel, R.; True, L.; Gao, Z.; Goodway, J.; Bott, T.; Stodden, D. (2020) Developmental Sequences for Observing and Assessing Forceful Kicking. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X20962134
    Impact factor: 3.790, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 50/265 (A1Q1).
    
    
18. Brian, A; Starrett, A; Haibach-Beach, P; De Meester, A; Taunton Miedema, S; Pennell, A; Lieberman, L (2020) Perceived motor competence mediates gross motor skills predicting physical activity in youth with visual impairments. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2020.1831688
    Impact Factor: 2.5, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 48/88 (A1Q2).
    
    
19. Coppens, C., De Meester, A., Deconinck, J.A., De Martelaer, K., Haerens, L., Bardid, F., Lenoir, M. & D’Hondt, E. (2021) Differences in Weight Status and Autonomous Motivation towards Sports among Children with Various Profiles of Motor Competence and Organized Sports Participation. CHILDREN-BASEL, 8(2):156 https://doi.org/10.3390/children8020156
    Impact Factor: 2.835, category: PEDIATRICS, rank 59/130 (A1Q2).
    
    
20. Barnett L.M., Webster E.K., Hulteen R., De Meester A., Lenoir M., Pesce C., Valentini N., Getchell N., Lopes V.P., Robinson L., Brian A., Rodrigues L.P. (2021) “Through the looking glass: Longitudinal evidence providing new insight for motor competence and health” SPORTS MEDICINE https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01516-8
    Impact Factor: 11.928, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 3/88 (A1Q1).
    
    
21. De Witte, A.*, Hoeboer, J.*, Coppens, E.*, Lenoir, M., Platvoet, S., De Niet, M., De Vries, S., De Meester, A. (2021) A person- and variable-centered approach to further understand the relationship between actual and perceived motor competence in children. JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 36(4), 485–497. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2021-0038
    Impact factor: 2.66, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank: 113/270 (A1Q2).
    
    
22. Orangi, B.M., Lenoir, M., Yaali, R., Ghorbanzadeh, B., O’ Brian-Smith, J., Galle, J., De Meester, A. (2022) Emotional Intelligence and Motor Competence in children, adolescents, and adults. European Journal of Developmental Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/17405629.2022.2034614
    Impact factor: 2.0, category: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, rank: 55/76 (A1Q3).
    
    
23. De Meester, A., Galle, J., Soenens, B. & Haerens, L. (2022) Perseverance in Physical Education: The Impact of Different Types of Positive Feedback. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2022.2054969.
    Impact Factor: 3.6, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank 63/269 (A1Q1).
    
    
24. Menescardi, C., De Meester, A., Morbée, S., Galle, J., Haerens, L., Estevan, I. (2022) The role of motivation into the conceptual model of motor development in childhood. Psychology of Sport & Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2022.102188.
    Impact Factor: 3.4, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 20/87 (A1Q1).
    
    
25. Cordovil, R., Mercê, C., Branco, M., Lopes, F., Catela, D., Hasanen, E., Laukkanen, A., Tortella, P. Sá, C., Jidovtseff, B., Zeuwts, L., De Meester A., Bardid, F., Fujikawa, R., Veldman, S., Zlatar, S., Estevan, I. (2022). Learning to cycle: A cross-cultural and cross-generational comparison. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.861390
    Impact Factor: 5.2, category: PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, rank 25/180 (A1Q1).
    
    
26. Hulteen R., Terlizzi, B., Abrams, T.C., Sacko R., De Meester A., Pesce C., & Stodden, D. (2022) Reinvest to Assess: Advancing Approaches to Motor Competence Measurement Across the Lifespan. SPORTS MEDICINE https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01750-8
    Impact Factor: 9.8, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 3/87 (A1Q1).
    
    
27. Flick, L., Dawes, M., Brian, A., Monsma, E., De Meester, A. (2022) Relationships Among Peer- Relatedness, Self-Confidence, Peer Victimization, Social Anxiety and School Satisfaction in American High School Students. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2022.2135692
    Impact Factor: 3.6, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank 63/269 (A1Q1).
    
    
28. Abrams, T.C., Terlizzi, B.M., De Meester, A., Schneider, K., Sacko, R.S., Stodden, D.F., Irwin, J.M., Luz, C., Rodriguez, L.P., Lopes, V.P., Cordovil, R. (2022) Potential Relevance of a Motor Skill “Proficiency Barrier” on Health-Related Fitness in Youth. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2022.2153300
    Impact Factor: 3.2, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 28/87 (A1Q2).
    
    
29. Menescardi, C., De Meester, A., Álvarez, O., Castillo, I., Haerens, L., Estevan, I. (2023) The mediational role of motivation in the model of motor development in childhood: A longitudinal Study. Psychology of Sport & Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102398 
    Impact Factor: 3.4, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 20/87 (A1Q1).
    
    
30. Estevan, I; De Meester, A; Barnett, L. (2023). Advancing the understanding in the association between actual/perceived motor competence and health-related factors among children and adolescents. Psychology of Sport & Exercise https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102420
    Impact Factor: 3.4, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank 20/87 (A1Q1).
    
    
31. Terlizzi, B., Rudd, J., Sgrò, F.; Jaakkola, T., Brian, A., Sacko, R., Nesbitt, D., De Meester, A., Hand, A., Stodden, D. (2024) A Pre-longitudinal Screen of Performance in an Integrated Assessment of Throwing and Catching Skill. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2024.2335147
    Impact Factor:  3.6, category: EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, rank 63/269 (A1Q1).
    
    
32. Lefever E, Coppens, E., Laureys, F., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L., De Meester A. (2024) Identifying profiles of actual and perceived motor competence based on aligned measurements: differences in (enjoyment of) physical fitness. Journal of Sports Sciences https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2382555
    Impact factor: 2.3, category: SPORT SCIENCES, rank: 41/81 (A1Q2).  

 Peer-reviewed journal articles (A3)

1. De Meester, A., Cardon, G., & Haerens, L. (2016). De Vlaamse schoolsport onder de loep. TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR LICHAMELIJKE OPVOEDING, (250), 9–14.

Book chapters

1. De Meester, A., Haerens, L., & Cardon, G. (2015). Schoolsport als een springplank naar blijvende sportparticipatie. In M. Theeboom, R. Haudenhuyse, & J. Vertonghen (Eds.), Sport en sociale innovatie : inspirerende praktijken en inzichten (pp. 161–171). Brussel: ASP - VUBPress.
   
   
2. De Meester, A., Aelterman, N., Willem, A., Theeboom, M., Boen, F., & Haerens, L. (2015). Motieven van de Vlaming om al dan niet fysiek actief te zijn. In John Lievens, J. Siongers, & H. Waege (Eds.), Participatie in Vlaanderen 2 : eerste analyses van de participatiesurvey 2014 (pp. 297–318). Leuven, België ; Den Haag, Nederland: Acco.
   
   
3. De Meester, A., Cardon, G., & Haerens, L. (2016). Schoolsport als springplank naar een actieve levensstijl. In M. Theeboom (Ed.), Sport in Vlaanderen onderzocht : resultaten en aanbevelingen voor beleid en praktijk (pp. 163–177). Leuven, België ; Den Haag, Nederland: Acco.
   
   
4. Haerens , Aelterman, N., De Meester, A., Tallir I. (2016). Educating teachers in health pedagogies. In Ennis, C.  (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Physical Education Pedagogies. Routledge International handbooks.

Conference Presentations

1. De Meester, A., Haerens L., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Aelterman, N. & Cardon, G., (2013). After-school sports as a vehicle to sports participation. Presented at the 2013 International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) conference, Ghent, Belgium.
   
   
2. De Meester, A., Aelterman, N., Cardon, G., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Haerens, L. (2014). Extracurricular school sports participation and the relationship with physical activity and motivation towards sports in 10- to 18- year students. Presented at the 2014 British Educational Research Association (BERA) conference, London, GB.
   
   
3. De Meester, A., Cardon, G., Maes, J., Goodway, J. & Haerens, L. (2014). The interrelationship between adolescents’ actual motor competence, perceived motor competence and quality of motivation for PE. Presented at the 2014 British Educational Research Association (BERA) conference, London, GB.
   
   
4. De Meester, A., Aelterman, N., Cardon, G., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Haerens, L. (2014). Do after-school sports reach children at risk for an inactive lifestyle? A cross-sectional study. Presented at the 2014 International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) conference, San Diego, CA, USA.
   
   
5. De Meester, A., Aelterman, N., Cardon, , De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Haerens, L. (2014). Extracurricular school-based sports participation and the relationship with physical activity and motivation towards sports. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 29, pp. S39. Presented at the 2014 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
   
   
6. De Meester A., Cardon, G., Maes, J., Goodway, J., Haerens, L. (2014). The relationship between actual motor competence, perceived motor competence and motivation towards PE among 8^th grade children. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 36, pp. S26–S27. Presented at the 2014 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
   
   
7. De Meester, A.; Getchell, N., Robinson, L., Barnett, L., Logan, S., Nesbitt, D. (2015). Moving on With Assessment Methods of Motor and Perceived Competence in Children. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 37, pp.S11. Presented at the 2015 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Portland, OR, USA.
   
   
8. De Meester, A., Pion, J., Stodden, D., Cardon, G., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2015). Actual and perceived motor competence assessment in relation to children’s motivation towards sports and community sports participation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 37, pp.S13. Presented at the 2015 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Portland, OR, USA.
   
   
9. De Meester, A.; Maes, J.; Stodden D.; Cardon G., Goodway, J., Lenoir, M. & Haerens, L. (2015). Identifying profiles based on actual and perceived motor competence: Differences in physical activity, sports participation, and motivation towards physical education. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 37, pp.S75. Presented at the 2015 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Portland, OR, USA.
   
   
10. Bardid, F.*; De Meester, A.*; Tallir, I.; Cardon, G.; Lenoir, M; Haerens, L. (2016) Configurations of actual and perceived motor competence among children: associations with motivation for sports and global self-worth. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 38,S19-S20. Presented at the 2016 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Montreal, Canada.
    
    
11. De Meester, A.; Stodden, D.; Weiss, M. (2016) Underlying Psychological Mechanisms of Motor Competence. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 38,S19-S20. Presented at the 2016 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Montreal, Canada.
    
    
12. De Meester, A.; Stodden, D.; Brian, A.; True, L.; Tallir; I; Cardon, G.; Haerens, L. (2016) Associations among actual motor competence, perceived motor competence and physical activity in children. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 38,S27-S28. Presented at the 2016 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Montreal, Canada.
    
    
13. De Meester, A., Stodden, D. & Haerens L. (2016) Identifying profiles of actual and perceived motor competence among different age groups: associations with motivation, global self-worth and physical activity. Presented at the 2016 International Conference of Motivation (ICM) conference, Thessaloniki, Greece.
    
    
14. De Meester, A.; Pion, J; Mostaert, M, Bardid, F, Cardon, G; Demuynck, GJ; Lenoir, M; Haerens, L. (2017) Two worlds colliding: a motivational and motor development perspective on youngsters’ engagement in physical activity and sport. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 39, S56 - S56. Presented at the 2017 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, San Diego, CA, USA.
    
    
15. De Meester, A.; Stodden, D.; Goodway, J; True, L; Brian, A.; Ferkel, R.; Haerens, L. (2017) Identification of a motor competence proficiency barrier among children for meeting physical activity guidelines. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 39, S24. Presented at the 2017 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, San Diego, CA, USA.
    
    
16. Sacko, R; Utesch, T; Cordovil, R, De Meester, A, Eggelbusch, M; Bott, T; Stodden, F. (2017) The Developmental Sequences for Forceful Kicking. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 39, S93. Presented at the 2017 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, San Diego, CA, USA.
    
    
17. Wazir, R; Pion, J.; Deconinck, F.; Mostaert, M.; De Meester, A, Lenoir, M. (2017) Do children like what they do? Association between preference and performance on a motor task. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 39, S329. Poster presentation at the 2017 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, San Diego, CA, USA.
    
    
18. De Meester, A.; Pion, J.; Bardid, F.; Soenens, B.; Lenoir, M.; Haerens, L. (2017) Autonomous motivation as moderator in the relationship between motor competence and physical activity. Presented at the 2017 International Consortium of Motor Development Research (ICoMDR) conference, Malgaço, Portugal.
    
    
19. De Meester, A., Stodden, D., Goodway, J., True, L., Brian, A., Ferkel, R., Haerens, L. (2017) Evidence of a motor proficiency barrier below which children are less likely to meet the health-related physical activity guidelines. Oral presentation at the AIESEP international conference, November 7-10, Le Gosier, Guadeloupe.
    
    
20. Van Duyse, F., Haerens, L. Aelterman, N., De Muynck, G., Soenens, B., De Meester, A. (2017) “Do students with different actual competence levels respond differently to choice and competence enhancing feedback?” Poster presentation at the AIESEP international conference, November 7-10, Le Gosier, Guadeloupe.
    
    
21. De Meester, A., De Waelle S., Deconinck F., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2018) Does the strength of the correlation between adolescents’ actual and perceived motor competence depend on the measurement method? Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, S26. Presented at the 2018 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Denver, CO, USA.
    
    
22. Lander, N., De Meester, A., Barnett, L. (2018) A cross-cultural comparison of Australian and Belgian female adolescents’ actual and perceived motor competence. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, S21. Presented at the 2018 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Denver, CO, USA.
    
    
23. Brian, A., De Meester, A., Klavina, A., Taunton, S., Pennell, A., Irwin, J.M., Lieberman, L. (2018) Predictors of physical activity among Latvian and US children/adolescents with visual impairments. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, S21. Presented at the 2018 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Denver, CO, USA.
    
    
24. Brian, A., De Meester, A., Klavina, A., Taunton, S., Pennell, A., Irwin, J.M., Lieberman, L., Haerens, L. (2018) Predictors of autonomous motivation for adolescents with visual impairments from the United States and Latvia: A cross-cultural examination. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, S78-79. Presented at the 2018 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Denver, CO, USA.
    
    
25. De Meester, A., Barnett, L., Brian, A., Van Duyse, F., Irwin, J.M., Stodden, S., D’Hondt, E., Jimenez, J., Robinson, L., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2018) The relationship between children’s and adolescents’ actual and self-perceived motor competence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, S26. Poster presentation at the 2018 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Denver, CO, USA.
    
    
26. Nesbitt, D., Stodden, D., De Meester, A. (2019) Association Between Product-Oriented Motor Competence and Perceived Competence in Adolescence. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 90, A44-A45. Oral presentation at the 2019 SHAPE America conference, April 9-13,Tampa, FL, USA.
    
    
27. Sacko, R., De Meester, A., Bardid, F., Stodden, D. (2019) Children's Levels of Energy Expenditure, Perceived Exertion, and Fun During Skill Practice. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 90, A50. Oral presentation at the 2019 SHAPE America conference, April 9-13,Tampa, FL, USA.
    
    
28. Brian, A., Taunton, S., Pennell, A., Irwin, J.M., De Meester, A., Haibach, P., Lieberman, L. (2019) Perceived Motor Competence Mediates Motor Competence-Physical Activity Pathway for Children With Visual Impairments. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 90, A15. Oral presentation at the 2019 SHAPE America conference, April 9-13,Tampa, FL, USA.
    
    
29. De Meester, A., Irwin, J.M., Stodden, D., Galle, J., Soenens, B., Cardon, G., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2019) The roots and motivational consequences of overestimation of motor competence among children and adolescents with various levels of self-aggrandizement. Presented at the 2019 Self-Determination Theory Conference (SDT), May 21-24, Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.
    
    
30. De Meester, A., Irwin, J.M., Stodden, D., Galle, J., Soenens, B., Cardon, G., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2019) Stimulating Overestimation of Motor Competence to Promote Physical Activity: A Bridge Over Troubled Water, a Stairway To Heaven or a Highway to Hell? Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 41, S10. Presented at the 2019 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Baltimore, MD, USA.
    
    
31. Galle, J., Haerens, L., Irwin, J.M., Stodden, D., Soenens, B., Lenoir, M., Cardon, G., De Meester, A. (2019) Overestimation of One's Motor Competence: Discovering Different Pathways. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40, S12-S13. Poster presentation at the 2019 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Baltimore, MD, USA.
    
    
32. De Meester, A., Barnett, L., Brian, A., Van Duyse, F., Irwin, J.M., Stodden, S., D’Hondt, E., Jimenez, J., Bowe, S., Lenoir, M., Haerens, L. (2019) A systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between children’s and adolescents’ actual and self-perceived motor competence. Presented at the Healthy and Active Children Meeting, September 11-14, Verona, Italy.
    
    
33. Sacko, R., De Meester, A., Irwin, J.M., Shortt, C., Stodden, D. (2019) How the choice of measuring instrument impacts the strength of the relationship between children’s actual and perceived motor competence. Presented at the Healthy and Active Children Meeting, September 11-14, Verona, Italy.
    
    
34. De Meester, A., Stodden, D., Irwin, J.M., Sacko, R., Haerens, L. (2019) Are skilled children more physically active than their less skilled peers? Presented at the Healthy and Active Children Meeting, September 11-14, Verona, Italy.
    
    
35. De Meester, A., Stodden, D., Irwin, J.M., Sacko, R., Haerens, L. (2019) A cross-cultural comparison of American and Portuguese children’s motor competence. Presented at the Healthy and Active Children Meeting, September 11-14, Verona, Italy.
    
    
36. Galle, J., Haerens, L., Soenens, B, De Meester, A. (2019). Perseverance in motor tasks: the role of positive feedback. Presented at the 24^th Symposium of the Flemish Association for Movement and Sport Scientists, December 2019, Leuven, Belgium.
    
    
37. Galle, J., Haerens, L., Soenens, B, De Meester, A. (2020). Perseverance in physical education: the role of feedback. Presented at the Association pour le Recherche sure l’Intervention en Sport (ARIS), February 25-28, Liège, Belgium.
    
    
38. De Meester, A., Coppens, E. (2020) Comparison of product- and process oriented measurements of children’s actual motor competence Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 42, S4. Presented at the 2020 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) virtual conference.
    
    
39. De Meester, A., Galle, J., Soenens, B, Haerens, L. (2020). The impact of different types of feedback on children’s perseverance after experiencing success and failure in locomotor and object control tasks. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 42, S14-S15. Presented at the 2020 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) virtual conference.
    
    
40. Coppens, E., De Meester, A., D’Hondt, E., Lenoir, M. (2020). The relationship between Belgian children’s actual and perceived motor competence: identification of other profiles depending on the assessment tool. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 42, S14. Presented at the 2020 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) virtual conference.
    
    
41. Hulteen, R., De Meester, A., Sacko, R, Stodden, F. (2020) Towards a lifespan approach for the assessment of motor competence. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 42, S5. Presented at the 2020 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) virtual conference.
    
    
42. Menescardi, C., De Meester, A., Morbée, S., Galle, J., Haerens, L., Estevan, I (2020) Can autonomous and controlled motivation be included into the model of motor development? Presented at the 2020 national Assembly of the International Motor Development research Consortium (NA-IMDRC) virtual conference.
    
    
43. Brian, A., Taunton Miedema, S., Miedema, B., Griffin, S., Stribing, A., Walker, M., Wainwright, N., Wadsworth, D., De Meester, A., Goodway, J.D. (2020) SKIPing with PALS: A parent-assisted physical activity/motor skill intervention feasibility study. Presented at the 2020 national Assembly of the International Motor Development Research Consortium (NA-IMDRC) virtual conference.
    
    
44. Abrams, T.C., Terlizzi, B.M., De Meester, A., Irwin, J.M., Schnieder, K., Stodden, D.F. (2020) Is there a motor skill proficiency barrier related to health- related fitness levels in youth? Presented at the 2020 national Assembly of the International Motor Development research Consortium (NA-IMDRC) virtual conference.
    
    
45. Barnett L.M., Webster E.K., Hulteen R., De Meester A., Lenoir M., Pesce C., Valentini N., Getchell N., Lopes V.P., Robinson L., Brian A., Rodrigues L.P. (2021) “Through the looking glass: Longitudinal evidence providing new insight for motor competence and health” Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 43, S7-S8. Presented at the 2021 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) virtual conference.
    
    
46. De Meester, A., Irwin, J.M & Stodden, D.F (2021) How much of the variance in perceived motor competence is explained by product- and process-oriented measures of actual motor competence? Presented at the 2021 International Motor Development Research Consortium (IMDRC) virtual conference.
    
    
47. Archibeque, K., Abrams, T.C., Terlizzi, B., De Meester, A. & Stodden, D.F. (2021) Relationships between Motor Competence and Physical Fitness on Motivation, Perceived Motor Competence, Positive Affect, and Well-Being Vitality in Military School Cadets. Presented at the 2021 International Motor Development Research Consortium (IMDRC) virtual conference.
    
    
48. Galle, J., Haerens, L., Barnett, L., Coppens, E., Pion, J., Lenoir, M., De Meester, A. (2021) The association between children’s actual and perceived motor competence and the effect on their (enjoyment of) physical fitness. Presented at the 2021 International Motor Development Research Consortium (IMDRC) virtual conference.
    
    
49. Flick, L., Abrams, T.C, Morbée, s, Pfeiffer, C., De Meester, A. (2021) Correlates and health-related outcomes of anxiety and self-confidence in physical education participants : A systematic review. Poster Presentation at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) virtual conference.
    
    
50. De Witte, A., Hoeboer, J., Coppens, E., Lenoir, M., Platvoet, S., De Niet, M., De Vries, S., De Meester, A. (2021) Een beter begrip van de motorische profielen van kinderen met twee statistische benaderingen. Presented at the Day of Sports Research (Nijmegen, The Netherlands).
    
    
51. Fuller, M., Zarrett, N., Stodden, D., De Meester, A. (2022) Am I Fit? The Relationship Between Identity Profiles, Motor Development, and Physical Health in Youth. Presented at the 2022 Society of Behavioral Medicine conference (Baltimore, April 6-9).
    
    
52. Coppens, E., Haerens, L., Lefever, E., Galle, J., & De Meester, A., (2022) Profiles of physical fitness, and actual and perceived motor competence: differences in motivation, and organized sports participation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 44, S1. Presented at the 2022 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Waikoloa Beach, HI, USA.
    
    
53. Lee, U., Lee, O., De Meester, A., & Brian, A. (2022). Exploring Physical Education Teacher’ Perceived Facilitators and Barriers of Practicing Technology Integration in Class. Poster presentation at the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) Conference, Gold Coast, Australia.
    
    
54. Fuller, M., Zarrett, N., Stodden, D., De Meester, A. (2022) Am I Fit? The Relationship Between Identity Profiles, Motor Development, and Physical Health in Youth. Presented at the 2022 Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) conference (Baltimore, April 6-9).
    
    
55. De Meester, A., Abrams, T.C., Terlizzi, B., Leone, G., Hand, A.F., Sacko, R., Stodden, D.F. (2023) Do ROTC Cadets' motor competence, fitness, autonomous motivation and self-perceptions predict their Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Test scores? Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 45, S13. Presented at the 2023 North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference, Toronto, Canada.
    
    
56. Miedema, S., McIntosh, L., De Meester, A. (2023) Navigating the Evaluation Preservice and In-Service Physical Education Teachers Using the SC Teacher 4.0 Rubric. Presented at the 2024 SCAHPERD conference, November 17-19, Myrtle Beach, SC.
    
    
57. Ertel, M., De Meester, A., (2023) Enhancing Autonomous Motivation through Nonlinear Pedagogy in Middle and High School Physical Education. Presented at the 2024 SCAHPERD conference, November 17-19, Myrtle Beach, SC.
    
    
58. Lee, U., De Meester, A. Brian, A., (2024) Examining the Effects of PE Teacher Behaviors on Actual Motor Competence. Presented at the 2024 SHAPE America conference, March 12-16, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
    
    
59. Lee, U., De Meester, A. Brian, A., (2024) Examining Associations Among Actual Motor Competence, Perceived Motor Competence, Physical Education Enjoyment, and Physical Activity in Early Childhood. Presented at the 2024 NAHPL Summit, April 7-10, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
    
    
60. De Meester, A., Menescardi, C., Estevan, I. (2024) Youngsters’ engagement in physical activity and sports: exploring the role of perceived motor competence, competence satisfaction, and motivation. Presented at the 2024 IMDRC Conference, June 5-8, Ghent, Belgium.
    
    
61. Cordovil, R., Mercê, C., Branco, M., Lopes, F., Catela, D., Hasanen, E., Laukkanen, A., Tortella, P. Sá, C., Jidovtseff, B., Zeuwts, L., De Meester A., Bardid, F., Fujikawa, R., Veldman, S., Zlatar, S., Estevan, I. (2024) Learning to cycle: a cultural and generational approach. Presented at the 2024 Cycling and Society Conference, September 9-10, Porto, Portugal.