{"product_id":"intrinsic-motivation-and-self-determination-in-exercise-and-sport","title":"Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       The world of exercise and sport is fascinated by motivation and the        factors that drive it. It's no wonder researchers—both in and out of the        sport domain—will enthusiastically welcome\u003ci\u003e Intrinsic Motivation        and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport\u003c\/i\u003e.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Motivation is central to many social psychological theories that aim to        explain behavior, including self-determination theory, one of the most        influential theories of human motivation developed in the last three        decades. \u003ci\u003eIntrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and        Sport\u003c\/i\u003e examines the contribution of this theory to the understanding        of motivation and behavior in the domains of exercise and sport. This is        the first book to synthesize key research of self-determination theory        as it relates to sport and exercise into one convenient volume. Written        by a broad range of leading researchers, this reference will be a trend        setter in the understanding of internal motivation and how to maximize        performance and adherence. Furthermore, this volume will fill in        research gaps, improve existing research, and set new directions for        research in this vibrant area.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Self-determination theory is based on the premise that individuals        pursue self-determined goals to satisfy their basic psychological needs        to independently solve problems, interact socially, and master tasks.        The book begins with an introductory chapter in which the founding        fathers of self-determination theory, Edward L. Deci and Richard Ryan,        provide an overview of the theory and its constituent subtheories and        chart its history with respect to exercise and sport, highlighting        classic studies and seminal works along the way. This introduction        masterfully provides sufficient theoretical grounding and serves as an        excellent prologue to subsequent chapters.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       The remainder of the book is organized in two parts that cover research        in the domains of exercise and sport. \u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e examines the        contribution of self-determination theory to the explanation of        participation in and adherence to health-related exercise, and it        examines the motivational experiences and contingencies that bring about        exercise behavior and health-related outcomes. The recommendation        sections that follow each chapter provide specialists interested in        promoting exercise—including personal trainers, clinicians, health        psychologists, and physical educators—with key strategies to motivate        people to regularly participate in exercise for health.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e discusses the role that self-determination theory plays        in explaining motivational processes involved in competitive sport        contexts and summarizes the state of the literature concerning        self-determination theory in diverse areas of sport, including athletes'        motivation and sport performance, goal content and orientations,        dropout, psychological well-being, and coaching behaviors. The        recommendations outlined at the close of each chapter provide coaches,        sport psychologists, sport promoters and managers, and physical        educators with realistic, practical solutions to maximize sport        performance, persistence in training, and, above all, enjoyment and        well-being among athletes.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport\u003c\/i\u003e        also integrates self-determination theory concepts with other        theoretical frameworks to highlight the versatility of the theory and        encourage future research. Each chapter in the text closes with clearly        explained, in-depth suggestions for future research and for transferring        findings into practice.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e       Whether you're a researcher in sport and exercise or in any other area        where performance and adherence issues are key, \u003ci\u003eIntrinsic Motivation        and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you inspired        by the editors' and contributors' research and philosophy, brought        together here to advance the knowledge of motivation in exercise and        sport.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martin S Hagger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31972152737924,"sku":"9781492573852","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492573852_c36c8d23-e9c7-49f3-94b7-cdd27393fcf9.jpg?v=1783407869","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/intrinsic-motivation-and-self-determination-in-exercise-and-sport","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}