Exploring the interplay between the motivational climate and goal orientation in predicting maximal oxygen uptake |
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| Authors: | Robert Buch Christina G L Nerstad Anders Aandstad Reidar Säfvenbom |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Physical Education, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway;2. BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway;3. The Norwegian Defense University College, Oslo, Norway |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | achievement goal orientation motivational climate performance climate VO2max physical performance |
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