Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style

This study examined the feasibility of a 10-week self-determination theory-based training programme delivered to 24 group exercise instructors. Feasibility of implementing the programme was explored in terms of (1) recruitment, (2) rates of adherence and retention, and (3) acceptability. Results rev...

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Main Authors: Hancox, Jennie, Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie, Quested, Eleanor, Ntoumanis, Nikos
Format: Journal Article
Published: Edizioni Luigi Pozzi s.r.l. 2018
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/69947
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author Hancox, Jennie
Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie
Quested, Eleanor
Ntoumanis, Nikos
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Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie
Quested, Eleanor
Ntoumanis, Nikos
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description This study examined the feasibility of a 10-week self-determination theory-based training programme delivered to 24 group exercise instructors. Feasibility of implementing the programme was explored in terms of (1) recruitment, (2) rates of adherence and retention, and (3) acceptability. Results revealed modest uptake (51%) and excellent workshop attendance (either in-person or online) and retention rates (96%). Coding of the interview data revealed 9 main themes with regard to the acceptability of the training programme: satisfaction with content, challenging current motivational practices, perceived relevance of the motivational strategies, social support, mix of theory and practice, usefulness of learning resources, need-supportive delivery, multi-stage structure, and value for professional development. The findings can inform the development, design, and implementation of future research with the target population.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-699472020-07-23T07:36:47Z Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style Hancox, Jennie Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie Quested, Eleanor Ntoumanis, Nikos This study examined the feasibility of a 10-week self-determination theory-based training programme delivered to 24 group exercise instructors. Feasibility of implementing the programme was explored in terms of (1) recruitment, (2) rates of adherence and retention, and (3) acceptability. Results revealed modest uptake (51%) and excellent workshop attendance (either in-person or online) and retention rates (96%). Coding of the interview data revealed 9 main themes with regard to the acceptability of the training programme: satisfaction with content, challenging current motivational practices, perceived relevance of the motivational strategies, social support, mix of theory and practice, usefulness of learning resources, need-supportive delivery, multi-stage structure, and value for professional development. The findings can inform the development, design, and implementation of future research with the target population. 2018 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/69947 10.7352/IJSP2017.48 Edizioni Luigi Pozzi s.r.l. restricted
spellingShingle Hancox, Jennie
Thogersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie
Quested, Eleanor
Ntoumanis, Nikos
Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
title Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
title_full Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
title_fullStr Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
title_full_unstemmed Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
title_short Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
title_sort feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/69947