Browsing by Subject "muodostelmaluistelu"

Goals The purpose of this study was to find out how synchronized skaters are motivated in school PE and synchronized skating practice and do they enjoy attending them. This study also aims to figure out which things are considered positive and which negative among the respondents in the field of school PE and synchronized skating. Former studies show that motivation and enjoyment are related to basic psychological needs: the needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Also goal-orientation theory and TARGET model are used in this study. Methodology A hundred synchronized skaters aged between 11 and 20 from Helsinki and Naantali responded to the questionnaire. This case study was analyzed with mixed methods. The data for this study was gathered with both open questions and Likert scale questionnaire. The open questions were analyzed with qualitative methods and the Likert scale questionnaire with quantitative methods. Results and conclusions This study shows that these athletes are motivated in school PE and even more motivated in synchronized skating. They also enjoy attending both. From the basic psychological needs competence and relatedness were considered most important. In school PE specific sports came up as well as a good teacher and group spirit. All of these came up in both positive and negative way. In synchronized skating the respondents had had the most positive experiences when they were performing well, learning new things, getting the feel of competence and being a part of the team. Most of the negative experiences were among failing in something or not being good enough. The teacher and coach have a big influence on the motivational climate.