COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS IN COACHING EDUCATION: THE PARALYMPIC ATHLETE LEVEL OF MOTIVATION COMPARED TO THAT OF TYPICAL NCAA DIVISION ONE ATHLETES

Authors

  • Mark David Mann Texas Woman's University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12922/jshp.v4i4.89

Keywords:

motivation paralympic athletes

Abstract

 

An independent-samples t-test was conducted to compare motivation scores for USA Paralympic Athletes and NCAA Division 1 Athletes on Six Key Types of Motivation as defined by the Self- Determination Theory of Motivation. The results of the study suggest that Paralympic Athletes, can develop higher motivational levels than typical University NCAA Athletes, and that, given the ideal motivational climate, the paralympic athletes will be relatively autonomous in their pursuit of their athletic goals. 

Author Biography

  • Mark David Mann, Texas Woman's University

    Kinesiology Department

    Assistant Professor

    Director of M.S. Kinesiology-Coaching Program

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Published

2017-01-01

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2016): Journal of Sport and Human Performance

Section

Short Report

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