ERIC Number: EJ1063609
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Apr
Pages: 15
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Predicting Satisfaction in Physical Education from Motivational Climate and Self-Determined Motivation
Baena-Extremera, Antonio; Gómez-López, Manuel; Granero-Gallegos, Antonio; Ortiz-Camacho, Maria del Mar
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v34 n2 p210-224 Apr 2015
The purpose of this research study was to determine to what extent the motivational climate perceived by students in Physical Education (PE) classes predicts self-determined motivation, and satisfaction with physical education classes. Questionnaires were administered to 758 high school students aged 13-18 years. We used the Spanish versions of the PE adaptations of instruments: Sport Satisfaction Instrument, Sport Motivation Scale and Learning and Performance Orientations in PE Classes Questionnaire. We conducted a descriptive statistical analysis and correlations with structural equation modeling. The results showed the highest mean values in satisfaction / fun, intrinsic motivation and motivational task-oriented climate. By using a structural equation model, we found a positive association between a task-oriented climate and students' intrinsic motivation (? = 0.69) and their satisfaction in PE classes (ß = 0.56).
Descriptors: Prediction, Physical Education, Spanish, Questionnaires, Measures (Individuals), Self Determination, Student Motivation, High School Students, Student Attitudes, Correlation, Statistical Analysis, Structural Equation Models, Foreign Countries
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Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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