International Journal of Research Studies in Education
CollabWritive Special Issue
Volume 13 Issue 10
Available Online: 30 July 2024
Author/s:
Liu, Weiwei
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
The role of sports in the lives of college students, particularly among Chinese students, is multifaceted, encompassing physical exercise, personal growth, social interaction, and skill development. This paper intended to assess the sports motivation and sports success of Physical Education majors in China, with a focus on exploring the problems and proposing sports programs to enhance the motivation and success of college students in sports. Utilizing a descriptive correlation and comparative research, data was collected from a diverse sample of 300 PE and non-PE major students. The results revealed that the respondents generally agreed on various dimensions of sports motivation and success, including amotivation, external regulation, introjected regulation, identified regulation, integrated regulation, and intrinsic motivation. Notably, no significant differences were observed in sports motivation and sports success across different demographic profiles, except for achievement and major. However, a significant relationship was found between sports motivation and sports success, highlighting the importance of fostering motivation to enhance sports performance. Recommendations for school administrators, physical education departments, teachers, and students were proposed to promote physical activity, elevate the importance of physical education, strengthen mental health promotion through sports, organize sports clinics, and encourage a balanced approach to academic and athletic pursuits. Future research directions were also suggested to explore best practices in sports motivation and sports success tailored to the needs of Physical Education majors in China. Overall, this study underscores the significance of sports in college life and the potential for targeted interventions to support students’ holistic development and well-being.
Keywords: sports motivation, sports success, Chinese college students, PE majors
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24706
Cite this article:
Liu, W. (2024). Sports motivation and sports success of college student-athletes in China. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(10), 55-70. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24706