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ERIC Number: EJ695972
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan
Pages: 15
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0013-5984
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Fourth Graders' Motivation in an Elementary Physical Education Running Program
Xiang, Ping; McBride, Ron E.; Bruene, April
Elementary School Journal, v104 n3 p253 Jan 2004
In this study we examined students' motivation in an elementary physical education running program using achievement goal theory and an expectancy-value model of achievement choice as theoretical frameworks. Fourth graders (N = 119) completed questionnaires assessing their achievement goals, expectancy-related beliefs, subjective task values, and intention for future participation in running. They also completed a 1-mile run as a performance outcome. Results indicated that achievement goals, expectancy-related beliefs, and subjective task values were related to one another and were predictive of children's intention for future participation in running and their performance on the 1-mile run. Although boys and girls did not differ significantly in mean scores on the variables, they seemed to be motivated by a different combination of achievement goals, expectancy-related beliefs, and subjective task values. Findings provided empirical evidence supporting the use of multiple theoretical perspectives in motivation and achievement research in physical education.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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