ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between intrinsic motivation and intention to be physically active outside school by
secondary school students in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The target population of the study comprised all secondary school students in Ijebu-Ode
Local Government Area of Ogun State. However, simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting two hundred and fifty (250) students in ten(10) public
and private secondary schools from the study area. A validated instrument (questionnaire) was used in gathering data from the respondents. Moreover, the
data gathered were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages and Chi-square statistical tool. Results revealed that there is significant relationship between intrinsic motivation and students’ intention to be physically active outside school. There is significant relationship between adoption of self-determination theory and students’ intention to be physically active outside. In view of the findings, it was, therefore, recommended that parents
should be alive to their responsibilities of properly bringing up / motivating their children in the acceptable ways in the society and also to increase their
intend motive to be physically active. Students should be self-determined in engaging in physical activities
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract vi
Table of Content vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 8
1.3 Research Questions 9
1.4 Research Hypotheses 9
1.5 Significance of the Study 10
1.6 Delimitation of the Study 10
1.7 Limitation of the Study 11
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms 11
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 12
2.2 Conceptual Framework 12
2.2.1 Concept of Physical Activity 12
2.2.2 Types of Physical Activity 13
2.2.3 Exercise: Benefits of Regular Physical 16
2.2.4 Types of Exercise 17
2.2.5 Health Benefits of Physical Activity 19
2.3 Motivation and Physical Activity 21
2.4 Intrinsic Motivation in Sports and Exercise 22
2.5 Motivational Considerations in Physical Activity Involvement 26
2.5.1 Motivational Perspectives 26
2.5.2 Personal Motivational Factors 28
2.5.3 Influence of Motivational Factors on Goals and Incentives 33
2.6 Exercise, Physical Activity and Self-determination Theory 38
2.7 Motivating Children and Adolescents 45
2.8 Theoretical Framework 46
2.9 Empirical Review 51
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 53
3.2 Research Design 53
3.3 Population
53
3.4 Sample and Sampling Technique 53
3.5 Research Instrument 54
3.6 Validity of Research Instrument 54
3.7 Procedure for Data Collection 54
3.8 Procedure for Data Analysis 55
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.0 Introduction 56
4.1 Analysis of Demographic Data of the Respondents 56
4.2 Analysis of Research Hypotheses 58
4.3 Discussion of Findings 60
CHAPTERFIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary
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