"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. Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Exercise and Sport seeks to examine 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." "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. Subsequent chapters all close with recommendations that outline key strategies and practical solutions to motivate people to participate in regular exercise for health, maximize sport performance, and maintain diligence in training."--BOOK JACKET.

Exercise participation motives : a self-determination theory perspective / David Markland and David K. Ingledew -- Perceived autonomy support and psychological need satisfaction in exercise / Jemma K. Edmunds, Nikos Ntoumanis, and Joan L. Duda -- The trans-contextual model of motivation / Martin S. Hagger and Nikos L.D. Chatzisarantis -- Self-determination and motivation in physical education / Martyn Standage, Fiona Gillison, and Darren C. Treasure -- Self-determination theory and motivational interviewing in exercise / David Markland and Maarten Vansteenkiste -- Self-determination theory, exercise, and well-being / Philip M. Wilson and Wendy M. Rodgers -- The flow state and physical activity behavior change as motivational outcomes : a self-determination theory perspective / Michelle Fortier and John Kowal -- Perceived feedback and motivation in physical education and physical activity / Vello Hein and Andre Koka -- Measurement issues in self-determination theory and sport / Luc G. Pelletier and Philippe Sarrazin. Motivation in elite-level sport : a self-determined perspective / Darren C. Treasure ... [et al.] -- Intrinsic versus extrinsic goal promotion in exercise and sport : understanding the differential impacts on performance and persistence / Maarten Vansteenkiste, Bart Soenens, and Willy Lens -- Competence motivation in sport and exercise : the hierarchical model of achievement motivation and self-determination theory / David E. Conroy, Andrew J. Elliot, and J. Douglas Coatsworth -- Understanding young people's motivation toward exercise : an integration of sport ability beliefs, achievement goal theory, and self-determination theory / Chee Keng John Wang and Stuart J.H. Biddle -- Coaching effectiveness : exploring the relationship between coaching behavior and self-determination motivation / Anthony J. Amorose -- A self-determination theory approach to dropout in athletes / Philippe G. Sarrazin, Julie C.S. Boiché, and Luc G. Pelletier -- Self-determination theory and well-being in athletes : it's the situation that counts / Marylène Gagné and Céline Blanchard -- A hierarchical model of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for sport and physical activity / Robert J. Vallerand.