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A Retrospective Study on Students' Perceived Experiences in Physical Education: Exploring Beliefs, Emotions, and Physical Activity Outcomes
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Simonton, Kelly L.; Washburn, Nicholas; Prior, Laura F.; Shiver, Victoria N.; Fullerton, Sean; Gaudreault, Karen L. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2023
Purpose: This study utilized the control-value theory of achievement emotions to investigate relationships between retroactive physical education (PE) beliefs and emotions with adulthood physical activity (PA) attitudes and behaviors. Method: An exploratory structural equation model was employed to evaluate participants' (N = 381) PE emotions,…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Physical Education, Beliefs
Achievement Emotions, Intention to Be Physically Active, and Academic Achievement in Physical Education: Gender Differences
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Fierro-Suero, Sebastián; Sáenz-López, Pedro; Carmona-Márquez, José; Almagro, Bartolomé J. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2023
Purpose: The objective of the study was to evaluate the relationships among the achievement emotions experienced during physical education classes, the intention to be physically active, and academic achievement. Methods: The sample consisted of 764 Spanish secondary education students (348 boys and 416 girls). Results: Pride, enjoyment, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level
College Students' Achievement Goal Orientation and Motivational Regulations in Physical Activity Classes: A Test of Gender Invariance
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Su, Xiaoxia; McBride, Ron E.; Xiang, Ping – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2015
The current study examined the measurement invariance across 361 male and female college students' 2 × 2 achievement goal orientation and motivational regulations. Participants completed questionnaires assessing their achievement goals and motivational regulations. Multigroup CFA analyses showed that male and female students' scores were fully…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Student Motivation, Questionnaires, Factor Analysis
The Role of Motor Competence and Body Mass Index in Children's Activity Levels in Physical Education Classes
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Spessato, Barbara Coiro; Gabbard, Carl; Valentini, Nadia C. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2013
Our goal was to investigate the role of body mass index (BMI) and motor competence (MC) in children's physical activity (PA) levels during physical education (PE) classes. We assessed PA levels of 5-to-10-year old children ("n" = 264) with pedometers in four PE classes. MC was assessed using the TGMD-2 and BMI values were classified…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Need Support, Need Satisfaction, Intrinsic Motivation, and Physical Activity Participation among Middle School Students
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Zhang, Tao; Solmon, Melinda A.; Kosma, Maria; Carson, Russell L.; Gu, Xiangli – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2011
Using self-determination theory as a framework, the purpose of this study was to test a structural model of hypothesized relationships among perceived need support from physical education teachers (autonomy support, competence support, and relatedness support), psychological need satisfaction (autonomy, competence, and relatedness), intrinsic…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Psychological Needs, Physical Education, Physical Activities
Students' Daily Physical Activity Behaviors: The Role of Quality Physical Education in a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
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Chen, Wiyun; Hypnar, Andrew J.; Mason, Steve A.; Zalmout, Sandy – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2014
The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of quality physical education (QPET) in a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) which is intended to promote physical activity (PA) behaviors in and outside of schools. Participants were nine elementary physical education teachers and their fourth- and fifth-grade students…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Student Behavior