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Gao, Zan; Lee, Amelia M.; Xiang, Ping; Kosma, Maria – ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, 2011
The type of learning activity offered in physical education may influence students' motivational beliefs, physical activity participation and effort/persistence in class. However, most empirical studies have focused on the individual level rather than on the learner-content interactions. Accordingly, the potential effects of learning activities on…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Team Sports, Physical Activities, Learning Activities
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Gao, Zan; Xiang, Ping; Lee, Amelia M.; Harrison, Louis, Jr. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2008
This study was an initial attempt to investigate the relationships among self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, behavioral intention, and actual behavior over time in a beginning weight training class. A total of 109 participants completed questionnaires assessing their self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and intentions for future weight training.…
Descriptors: Athletics, Physical Education, Introductory Courses, Self Efficacy
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Xiang, Ping; McBride, Ron E.; Bruene, April – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2006
Achievement goal theory and the expectancy-value model of achievement choice were used to examine fourth-grade students' motivational changes in an elementary physical education running program. In fall and spring of the school year, participants (N = 113; 66 boys, 47 girls) completed questionnaires assessing achievement goals, expectancy beliefs,…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Student Attitudes