Relationship between achievement goal constructs and physical self-perceptions in a physical activity setting

The relations of achievement Real theory constructs and physical self perceptions were explored with 225 students (91 men. 109 women. and 25 nonindicators M age=235 yr., SD=9.2), enrolled in basic physical activity classes (aerobics. weight training, modern dance. badminton, yoga, tai chi. basketball, racquetball, gymnastics. bowling aquatone. and step aerobics) in a university setting. Goal orientations (Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire), perceptions of the motivational climate (Perceived Miotivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire-2), and physical selfperceptions Physical Self-perception Profile) were assessed Data were analysed separately by sex. Ego orientation was the only predictor of Physical Self-perceptions in men accounting for between 12 and 15% of the variance in Physical Self worth. Sport Competence, Physical Conditioning, and Body Attractivenes. Constructs of achievement goal theory were not predictive of Physical Self- percepuon in the women. The results are discussed in light of achievement goal theory and the nature of the sample.