Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective

This article presents a brief overview of empirical studies in school physical education (PE) that have employed self-determination theory (SDT) and, where relevant, proposes ideas for future research in this area. First, we review research on teachers' interpersonal style and its relation to s...

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Main Authors: Ntoumanis, Nikos, Standage, M.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42679
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description This article presents a brief overview of empirical studies in school physical education (PE) that have employed self-determination theory (SDT) and, where relevant, proposes ideas for future research in this area. First, we review research on teachers' interpersonal style and its relation to students' motivation. Second, we discuss intervention studies aimed at optimizing teachers' interactions with students. Third, we present an overview of findings suggesting that basic psychological needs and motivational regulations predict various cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes in PE. Finally, we provide practical recommendations for PE teachers drawing from initial intervention studies in PE. Copyright © 2009, Sage Publications.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-426792017-09-13T14:24:47Z Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective Ntoumanis, Nikos Standage, M. This article presents a brief overview of empirical studies in school physical education (PE) that have employed self-determination theory (SDT) and, where relevant, proposes ideas for future research in this area. First, we review research on teachers' interpersonal style and its relation to students' motivation. Second, we discuss intervention studies aimed at optimizing teachers' interactions with students. Third, we present an overview of findings suggesting that basic psychological needs and motivational regulations predict various cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes in PE. Finally, we provide practical recommendations for PE teachers drawing from initial intervention studies in PE. Copyright © 2009, Sage Publications. 2009 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42679 10.1177/1477878509104324 restricted
spellingShingle Ntoumanis, Nikos
Standage, M.
Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective
title Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective
title_full Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective
title_fullStr Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective
title_full_unstemmed Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective
title_short Motivation in physical education classes: A self-determination theory perspective
title_sort motivation in physical education classes: a self-determination theory perspective
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42679