| Description |
x, 446 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Understanding the Dynamics of Motivation in Physical Activity: The Influence of Achievement Goals on Motivational Processes / Glyn C. Roberts -- Ch. 2. The Development of Motivation in Children / Mary D. Fry -- Ch. 3. Enhancing Young People's Motivation in Youth Sport: An Achievement Goal Approach / Darren C. Treasure -- Ch. 4. Enhancing Motivation in Physical Education / Stuart J. H. Biddle -- Ch. 5. Achievement Goal Research in Sport: Pushing the Boundaries and Clarifying Some Misunderstandings / Joan L. Duda -- Ch. 6. Goal Setting in Sport and Physical Activity: Tracing Empirical Developments and Establishing Conceptual Direction / Howard K. Hall and Alistair W. Kerr -- Ch. 7. Self-Efficacy As a Determinant and an Outcome of Exercise / Edward McAuley, Melissa M. Pena and Gerald J. Jerome -- Ch. 8. A Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in Sport and Exercise / Robert J. Vallerand |
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Ch. 9. Perceived Control: A Construct That Bridges Theories of Motivated Behavior / Kimberley A. Dawson, Nancy C. Gyurcsik and S. Nicole Culos-Reed / [et al.] |
| Summary |
Much like its predecessor, Motivation in sport and exercise, Advances in motivation in sport and exercise brings together several top scholars in sport and exercise psychology to present the latest information on motivational behavior in exercise, physical education, and sport. Each contributor sheds new light on the process of motivation and the variables and constructs that help us to understand why we are motivated or are not motivated. This extensive resource examines key motivational concepts such as: self-efficacy, perceived competence, achievement goals, self-determination, and perception of control |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-415) and index |
| Subject |
Physical fitness -- Psychological aspects.
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Motivation (Psychology)
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Social perception.
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Exercise -- Psychological aspects.
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Sports -- psychology.
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Exercise -- psychology.
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Social Perception.
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Psychology, Sports.
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| Author |
Roberts, Glyn C.
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| LC no. |
00053523 |
| ISBN |
0880118490 |
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