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

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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

                       &