A model of contextual motivation in physical education: Using constructs from self-determination and achievement goal theories to predict physical activity intentions.

In this study, the hierarchical model of achievement motivation Elliot, A. J. (1997). Integrating the

Objective The purpose of this study was to integrate the approachavoidance model of achievement goals with self-determination theory in the context of structured exercise. More specifically, we analysed how perceived motivational climate, implicit…

Provides a review of the basic tenets of achievement goal theory and an analysis of a research in physical education that focused extensively on instructional practices and strategies that may improve the quality of school-age children's motivation.…

Achievement goal theory suggests that the motivational processes operating in achievement settings such as PE are dependent on the achievement goals manifested in that setting. In this paper, research is reviewed examining the motivation-related…

Background. Contemporary research suggests that task and ego achievement goal orientations affect students' intrinsic motivation in physical education. This research has assessed intrinsic motivation as a unidimensional contruct, however, which is…

This study examined achievement goal orientation patterns and their impact on student motivation in physical education running programs. Participants included 533 fifth graders. They completed questionnaires assessing their achievement goal…

Boys and girls of secondary school level aged 14 to 19 (N = 1214) who took part in sport and physical activity in addition to their compulsory physical education classes were asked to complete the Participation Motivation Inventory (PMI; Gill Gross,…

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is a major public health issue as trends show inadequate levels of physical activity for health and rising levels of obesity. Understanding motivation for physical activity in youth by assessing their motivational…

The objecties of this study was to investigate how different components of achievemnet goal theory were related to each other and to students' motivation, cognitie engagement, and achievement in mathematics. Junior high school students (N = 525)…

Our objective in this study was to test the new social-cognitive model of achievement motivation in a physical education setting. Research was conducted on a sample of 895 physical education students, ages 12 to 16 years. We measured perception of…