Self Determination Theory in Adapted Physical Education

Presentation Year

2023

College or Department

College of Professional Studies

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

This research evaluates the success of utilizing Social Determination Theory (SDT) principles in an exercise program for disabled persons. According to SDT, social environments are essential for people to have autonomy, relatedness, and competence, which are essential for motivating exercise. In this study, the researcher looked into the exercise performance of an adult with Down Syndrome over a 6-week program held in a recreation facility in Northern California. The independent variables tested were walking, modified push-ups, and curl-ups. The findings of the study add to the existing literature on the efficiency of applying SDT for programming that caters to people with disabilities.

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Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Zachary

Primary Contact: Last Name

Norton

Primary Contact: Email

zmn1@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Graduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

619-587-1478