Pt. I. Understanding Motivation. Motivation in Sport and Exercise: Conceptual Constraints and Convergence / Glyn C. Roberts. The General and the Specific in the Development and Expression of Achievement Motivation / John G. Nicholls. Motivation in Sport Settings: A Goal Perspective Approach / Joan L. Duda. Understanding Motivation in Sport: A Self-Efficacy Perspective / Deborah L. Feltz. Understanding Exercise Behavior: A Self-Efficacy Perspective / Edward McAuley. Motivation for Exercise Behavior: A Critique of Theoretical Directions / W. Jack Rejeski -- Pt. II. Enhancing Motivation. Achievement Goals, Motivational Climate, and Motivational Processes / Carole Ames. Goal-Setting and Motor Performance: A Review and Critique / Robert Weinberg. The Construct of Sport Enjoyment / Tara K. Scanlan and Jeffery P. Simons
Analysis
Exercise Psychological aspects
Motivation (Psychology)
Sports Psychological aspects
Achievement motivation
Exercise
Goal setting
Motivation
Psychology
Sport
Notes
Papers previously presented at a symposium held at the University of Illinois in November of 1989
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-251) and index