Purpose: This study examined the effects of a giant (4×3 m) exercising board game intervention on ambulatory physical activity (PA) and a broader array of physical and psychological outcomes among nursing home residents. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental longitudinal study was carried out …

Grounded in self-determination theory, the present study examines the explanatory role of students' perceived need satisfaction and need frustration in the relationship between performance grading (versus non-grading) and students' motivation and fear in a real-life educational physical education setting. …

Professionals such as gerontologists play an important role in the design, development and implementation of age-friendly services. and products, by using working methods and principles of co-creation. A Dutch undergraduate applied gerontology programme aims to train students in the why, how and what …

Ageing is associated with a decline in daily functioning and mobility. A physically active life and physical exercise can minimize the decline of daily functioning and improve the physical-, psychological- and social functioning of older adults. Despite several advantages of group-based exercise programs, …

Background: Research within the framework of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) indicates that patients' autonomy is to be considered a critical health care outcome in its own right since it promotes improved mental and physical health. This paper presents an analysis of studies addressing communication …

Although assessment practices are commonly part of the physical education (PE) curriculum they may often frustrate rather than support students’ basic needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness. Nevertheless, assessment also provides various promising opportunities to support these basic needs and …

Op ROC Zadkine te Rotterdam is onderzoek gedaan naar active reviewing als motivator. Studenten worden opgeleid tot sport en bewegingsleider en moeten daarom les kunnen geven. De lessen worden besproken en er wordt feedback gegeven om zich zo te ontwikkelen. De vraag is of de motivatie van studenten verhoogd …

How do pressure from above, mindset and motivation influence the autonomy supportive teaching style?Presentation Self Determination Conference in Victoria BC, 2-5 June 2016. Autonomy supportive teachers provide autonomy, structure learning activities and connect with their students (Belmont, Skinner, …

In Zuid Limburg heeft 52% van de volwassen overgewicht en scoort hiermee hoger dan het landelijke gemiddelde. Sportvision Geleen speelt hierop in met de leefstijlinterventie ‘Obese-Geleen’. Hierna stromen deelnemers door in het vervolgprogramma genaamd ‘Fit4Life’, dat zich richt op het behoud van een …