Sport Psychology Studies

Sport Psychology Studies

The Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Satisfaction of Basic Psychological Needs, Intrinsic Motivation, and the Desire to Continue Sports Participation among Obese Women: The Study of Self-Determination Theory

Document Type : Original research

Authors
Sharareh Agh Ghazvini
Rokhsareh Badami
farzaneh Taghian
Abstract
The present study aimed to determine the effects of aquatic exercise on satisfaction of basic psychological needs, intrinsic motivation, and the desire to continue sports participation among obese women. 24 obese females, aged between 25 and 30, with the BMI of over 30, were selected through convenience sampling, and were randomly assigned into control and experimental groups. Both groups participated in aquatic exercise classes for 12 weeks. Basic psychological needs in the experimental group training program were considered. The covariance analysis indicated the predominance of the experimental group in satisfaction of basic psychological needs and desire to continue sports participation, whereas no differences were observed between both groups in the amount of intrinsic motivation and a decrease in BMI. Therefore, considering the basic psychological needs is highly recommended because it increases the desire to continue sports participation.
Keywords
Self-Determination Theory
basic psychological needs
Intrinsic motivation
desire to continue sports participation
Aquatic Exercise
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  • Receive Date 24 January 2016