Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.26582/k.48.1.15

Sport education model and self-determination theory: an intervention in secondary school children

Ricardo Cuevas orcid.org/0000-0003-0001-4747 ; University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Luis Miguel García-López orcid.org/0000-0001-5393-0090 ; University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Jaime Serra-Olivares ; Temuco Catholic University, Chile

Abstract

Using self-determination theory as a guiding framework, this study analyzed the impact of the Sport Education Model in self-determination and motivation, psychological basic need thwarting, enjoymentsatisfaction, boredom, and intention to be physically active in Physical Education (PE) of secondary school students in Spain. Two groups were selected for the study: an experimental group (EG; n=43), which received 19 volleyball lessons following the Sport Education Model, and a control group (CG; n=43), which received
19 traditional Physical Education lessons. Pre- and post-intervention measures were taken in both groups. The results showed significant improvements in intrinsic motivation in EG. The results are discussed, and the suitability of the Sport Education Model to improve self-determined behaviors in Physical Education is emphasized.

Keywords

motivation; basic psychological needs; adolescents; intention to be physically active; physical activity

Hrčak ID:

160739

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/160739

Publication date:

29.6.2016.

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