Olympic Philosophy: An experience report of the approach to the transteoric model to measure motivation in the practice of physical activity

Abstract

aims to identify the stages of behavioral change for physical activity in philosophy students following a syllabus based on the philosophy of Olympism. This study deals with a descriptive field research with quantitative and cross-sectional approach in which the convenience sample consisted of 180 female and male athletes participating in amateur Olympic Games for 2015; 161 for 2017 and 282 athletes for 2019, with participants from nine Brazilian states – Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná, Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and Bahia. The stages of behavior change were analyzed using the Transtheoretical Model presented by Prochaska, DiClemente and collaborators, in the 1980s, in their pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance stages with qualitative research through monthly meetings with the instructors responsible for the project in each state; and through quantitative research at the Olympic Games. The results showed that athletes have been more motivated after the implementation of the Olympic values promotion program.