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Interpersonal autonomy support style and its consequences in physical education classes
Gracielle Fin1,2, Juan Antonio Moreno-Murcia1, Jaime León3
1Sports Research Center (CID), University Miguel Hernández, Elche, Alicante, Spain.
Plos One
|May 21, 2019
Summary
Teacher autonomy support in physical education enhances students' psychological needs, motivation, and satisfaction. This teaching style positively impacts engagement and enjoyment in physical activity classes.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Sports Science
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Physical education is crucial for student development.
- Understanding factors influencing motivation and satisfaction in physical education is essential.
- Teacher autonomy support is a pedagogical approach with potential benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of teacher autonomy support on students' basic psychological needs.
- To examine the effect of autonomy support on self-determined motivation for physical education.
- To assess the influence of autonomy support on students' satisfaction with physical activity.
Main Methods:
- An 8-month intervention study with 61 students (aged 12-14) in physical education classes.
- An experimental group received autonomy-supportive teaching; a control group received standard instruction.
- Measurements included perception of teaching style, psychological needs, motivation, and physical activity satisfaction before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed significantly higher levels of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
- Students in the autonomy-support group demonstrated greater self-determined motivation for physical education.
- Enhanced satisfaction from engaging in physical activity was observed in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Teacher autonomy support is effective in improving psychological needs, motivation, and satisfaction in physical education.
- Pedagogical strategies promoting autonomy are vital for positive student outcomes in physical education.
- Educational programs should emphasize autonomy support to foster psychological needs and motivation in physical activity.
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