Examining intrinsic versus extrinsic exercise goals: Cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 189-210

  Sebire, Simon J ^a,c   Standage, Martyn ^a,c   Vansteenkiste, Maarten ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BATH   (United Kingdom)

^b GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

^c University of Bath   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Exercise goals; Psychological need satisfaction; Self determination theory

Indexed keywords

EID: 65349095220     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.31.2.189     Document Type: Article

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69. Manuscript received: April 14, 2008 Revision accepted: October 9, 2008