Achievement goal orientations, sport motivation and competitive performance in beach volleyball players

Background: From the perspective of achievement goal orientation theory, athletes may evaluate their performance by comparing current achievements with previous (task orientation) or those other (ego orientation); these two orientations affect sport motivation and outcomes in different ways. Objective: Based on a sample competitive Czech beach volleyball players, this study aimed to assess relationships among (task/ego), (represented intrinsic motivation, extrinsic regulation, amotivation), athletes' performance. Methods: A total 128 players (63 men 65 women, age 26 ± 6.27 years, range 14-42 years) from highest national competition participated questionnaire survey. The battery included Sport Motivation Scale-6 as measure self-determined Perception Success Questionnaire orientation. We used multiple linear regression models orientations, types sports measured point averages at end season. Results: In models, we observed effects task ego dependent variables, including external regulation Specifically, found highly significant effect model (ß = .522, p < .001, R2 .255) .394, .132). Furthermore, .239, .005, .122). Conclusions: assume that contribute athletes, supporting interest enjoyment competition. self-determination through satisfaction basic needs autonomy, relatedness competence. At same time, support less but also represent an advantage environment elite sports.