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 reveal...
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| author | Hancox, Jennie E. Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecile 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 | nottingham-475882020-05-04T19:10:18Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/47588/ Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style Hancox, Jennie E. Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecile 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. Edizioni Luigi Pozzi 2017-10-03 Article PeerReviewed Hancox, Jennie E., Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecile, Quested, Eleanor and Ntoumanis, Nikos (2017) Feasibility of training group exercise class instructors to adopt a motivationally adaptive communication style. International Journal of Sport Psychology . ISSN 0047-0767 (In Press) self-determination motivation communication exercise doi:10.7352/IJSP 2017.48 doi:10.7352/IJSP 2017.48 |
| spellingShingle | self-determination motivation communication exercise Hancox, Jennie E. Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecile 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 |
| topic | self-determination motivation communication exercise |
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