In this review we examine the evidence regarding self-determination theory within the
school physical education context. We applied a multilevel structural equation modeling …

Self-determination theory proposes a multidimensional representation of motivation
comprised of several factors said to fall along a continuum of relative autonomy. The current …

Objectives The aim of this research was to develop a measure of life skills development
through sport. Method Four studies were conducted to develop the Life Skills Scale for Sport …

A three-wave prospective design was used to assess a model of motivation guided by self-
determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2008) spanning the contexts of school physical …

Purpose: This study examined the association between physical activity (PA), physical
fitness, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among school-aged children. Methods …

Motivation research is central to understanding why certain students exhibit high levels of
behavioral, cognitive, and emotional engagement with learning, and why others lack …

The purpose of this study was to analyse the associations between basic psychological
needs, motivational regulations and enjoyment within Finnish physical education (PE) …

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 …

Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, presents the most current
information in sport and exercise motivation, including discussion of new research …

Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), this study had two purposes:(a) examine the
associations between intrinsic (relative to extrinsic) exercise goal content and cognitive …