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An Analysis of motivation and motivational climate in physical education class of enrolled and non-enrolled female adolescent students
(2012)This study investigated female adolescent students‘ motivation towards high school physical education (PE) class and the relationship of motivational class climate of enrolled and non-enrolled female adolescent students. ... -
Arousal imagery effects on competitive state anxiety and performance of the soccer penalty kick
(2000)Study participants: 2 soccer teams in Northwestern Ontario (age 13-18 years). -
Beginner and elite hockey players' perception of rule infractions in hockey
(1999)The purpose of this study was to examine differences in perceptions of rule infractions in hockey between beginner and elite hockey players. Seven categories (“legal,” “logical,” “value non-moral,” “contextual,” “value ... -
Competitive and recreational youth sport structures and gender : a study of goal orientation, intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy
(2001)The purpose of this study was to examine youth sport participant’s achievement goal orientation, Intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy In relation to their gender and the sport structure they participate in, competitive ... -
Dog sports : a mixed methods exploration of motivation in agility participation
(2015-08-05)Obesity and physical inactivity are on the rise amongst Canadians. Dog sports, agility in particular, may represent a form of physical activity that can help address the health issues that some of our population face. ... -
Effect of feedback and motivational orientations on intrinsic motivations
(1998)The purpose of the study was to investigate how dispositional motivational orientations effect the perception of external rewards and the resulting effect on intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation was assessed with ... -
Effect of group goals on group performance
(1998)The purpose o f the present study was to investigate the effect o f group goal difficulty and group goal commitment on group performance. In addition, it was also to investigate two mediating processes, effort and ... -
Examining the relationship between sport-based perfectionism and perceptions of parenting styles among male youth hockey players
(2014-12-12)In the past, most studies investigating parenting in youth sport have failed to include the athlete’s perspective and the possible influence his/her individual personality traits might have on those perceptions. This ... -
Exploration of exercise motivation and adherence among individuals living with cancer following participation in a structured group-based exercise program
(2015-06-15)Background/Objectives: Previous literature has found that exercise participation for individuals living with cancer has a multitude of benefits and is recommended for rehabilitation following cancer treatment. It has ... -
Exploring the relationship between motivation and dog-walking behaviour: what motivates older adults to walk with their dogs?
(2013-02-03)Background/Objectives: Dog ownership in older adulthood has been connected with increased likelihood of meeting the physical activity guidelines. There are older dog owners, however, that do not walk their dogs. Investigation ... -
Fitness that fits: evaluating the effectiveness of an individualized, choice-based, matching tool for older adults
(2014-01-22)Background/Objective: A positive relationship exists between exercise and improved overall health; this is especially important for older adults since they have been identified as the most sedentary segment of the North ... -
Gender differences in adolescent self-efficacy in sport
(1996)The purpose o f this study was to examine the effect of gender on sport self-efficacy in adolescents. The effect of age and sport participation on sport self-efficacy were also examined. Self-efficacy was assessed with ... -
Impact of a 10-week structured exercise class on the perceptions of vasomotor symptoms experienced by perimenopausal women : a qualitative collective case study / by Reija Karioja.
(2008)Menopause is a natural progression in the aging process and signals the end of the woman's reproductive life. Menopause has been associated with the occurrence of a range of symptoms that affect every aspect of the woman's ... -
Mental training for endurance sports
(2003)The effects of a cognitive behavioral mental training intervention on endurance performance were explored using a time lagged multiple baseline single subject design. Seven local and provincial level endurance athletes ... -
Profile of eating disorder symptomatology among female figure skaters : how effective is education? / by Tiffany Hayward
(2007)To better understand the level of eating disorder risk experienced by figure skaters, a profile of eating disorder symptomatology among adolescent female figure skaters at the senior competitive level in areas of Southern ... -
Sport in high school : the relationship of athletic participation, gender differences, and academic stream to self-esteem, academic achievement, and educational aspiration
(1997)The purpose of this study was to examine the interaction effects of athletic participation, gender, and academic stream with self-esteem, academic achievement, and educational aspiration. The sample (n=341) was drawn ... -
The prevalence of burnout in minor hockey coaches
(1994)The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of burnout among minor hockey league coaches as assessed by the Adapted Maslach Burnout Inventory and Golembiewski's Phase Model of Burnout, and to identify various ... -
Understanding strength training behaviour in older adults using the theory of planned behaviour
(2004)The purpose of this study was to use the constructs of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to gain a better understanding of older adults participation in strength training. Two hundred participants aged 55 years and older ...
