A Retrospective Study on Students' Perceived Experiences in Physical Education: Exploring Beliefs, Emotions, and Physical Activity Outcomes

Purpose: This study utilized the control-value theory of achievement emotions to investigate relationships between retroactive physical education (PE) beliefs and emotions with adulthood physical activity (PA) attitudes and behaviors. Method: An exploratory structural equation model was employed to...

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Published in:Journal of teaching in physical education 2023-04, Vol.42 (2), p.274-282
Main Authors: Simonton, Kelly L, Washburn, Nicholas, Prior, Laura F, Shiver, Victoria N, Fullerton, Sean, Gaudreault, Karen L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs
College Students
Emotional Response
Physical Activities
Physical Activity Level
Physical Education
Predictor Variables
Psychological Patterns
Self Concept
Student Attitudes
Student Experience
Value Judgment
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Summary:Purpose: This study utilized the control-value theory of achievement emotions to investigate relationships between retroactive physical education (PE) beliefs and emotions with adulthood physical activity (PA) attitudes and behaviors. Method: An exploratory structural equation model was employed to evaluate participants' (N = 381) PE emotions, antecedents, and outcomes. Results: Control, intrinsic value, and extrinsic value antecedents predicted several emotions. PE enjoyment facilitated positive PA attitudes, whereas boredom and shame predicted negative PA attitudes. Shame predicted lower physical self-concept in students. Moderate to vigorous PA was traced positively with enjoyment and negatively from relief. Several indirect relationships were also observed that further support the control-value theory of achievement emotions. Conclusions: Emotions are a response to learning and finding value in PE, which clearly impacts PA-related beliefs and behaviors into adulthood. Considerations on the externally driven nature of PE outcomes (i.e., standards/performance) are needed given the juxtaposition for also targeting suggested goals like intrinsic value and enjoyment.
ISSN:0273-5024
1543-2769
DOI:10.1123/jtpe.2021-0288