Exploring the interplay between the motivational climate and goal orientation in predicting maximal oxygen uptake. Issue 3 (1st February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buch, Robert; Nerstad, Christina G. L.; Aandstad, Anders; Säfvenbom, Reidar
• Is Part Of: Journal of sports sciences. Volume 34:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 267
• Page End: 277
• Publication Date: 2016-02-01
• Subjects: achievement goal orientation -- motivational climate -- performance climate -- VO2max -- physical performance; Sports -- Periodicals; Sports -- Physiological aspects -- Periodicals; Sports -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 612.044
• DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2015.1048522
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-0414

Abstract

Abstract: Drawing upon achievement goal theory, this study explored the interplay between the perceived motivational climate, achievement goals and objective measurements of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max ). The results of a study of 123 individuals from three Norwegian military academies revealed that under the condition of a high-performance orientation there is a stronger positive relationship between performance climate and VO2max for individuals reporting a low (rather than high)-mastery orientation. Furthermore, we found that for individuals with a high-mastery orientation there is a stronger positive relationship between mastery climate and VO2max for individuals reporting a low (rather than high)-performance orientation. These findings contribute to achievement goal theory by providing support for an interactionist person–environment fit perspective. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.