Prediction of self-determined motivation as goal orientations and motivational climate in Physical Education

The aim of this study was to analyze the prediction of self-determined motivation from goal orientations and perceived motivational climate that students perceive in physical education classes. The sample consisted of 1298 students of Secondary Education from eight secondary schools in the provinces of Almeria, Granada and Malaga, aged between 12 and 19 years (M = 15.13, DT = 1.43). The instruments that were used for the collection of information were these Spanish versions adapted to the Physical Education: Sport Motivation Scale, Learning and Performance Orientations in Physical Education Classes Questionnaire and Perception of Success Questionnaire. The data were statistically analyzed using descriptive analysis, correlation and stepwise multiple regression. The results show that most students are oriented to the task, perceived a learning climate and are intrinsically motivated. In the same way, in boys the main predictor of self-determination is the climate of performance, while in the girls it is the climate of learning.