Motivational climate in sport and physical education: The role of significant others

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review research that has considered the interaction of dispositional (goal orientations) and situational (motivational climates) factors of achievement motivation. The paper begins with a review of achievement goal and motivational climate theories. Next, research is highlighted that focuses on the relative influence of significant others such as parents, coaches, teachers, sport heroes, and sport scientists on the development of achievement motivation in sport and physical education.

Keywords:

• achievement goal theory
• goal orientations
• motivational climate
• parents
• coaches
• peers
• teachers
• heroes
• rehabilitation