Kinesiology 3388A/B Lecture 12: Kinesiology3388_Lecture12
9 Apr 2018
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Individuals are intrinsincally motivated: to be competent in all areas, effectively interact with the environment (social & physical) Major impact on sport research in youth. Competence + control + value & importance = motivation. Domains increase and become more differentiated with maturity. Perception of competence will enhance self-worth and motivation if competence is valued (low self worth if they value something but they aren"t good at it) Positive & negative cycle; increase or reduce levels of competence. Perceptions of competence and self-control greater effort greater persistence . Predictors of physical activity and sport in children: athletic and physical competence, enjoyment, greater levels of encouragement. Interventions have not been directly tested in sport. Role of social support as a facilitator. Focus on promoting healthy, adaptive commitment to sport. Applicable to behavioural variations in choice, persistence and performance in youth (then the actual execution of the behaviour)
