Towards a better understanding of the role of perceived task variety in Physical Education: A self-determination theory approach

Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), perceived task variety has been related to motivational outcomes and physical activity-related behaviors exercise settings. However, no studies have examined the role of Physical Education (PE) from an SDT perspective. This cross-sectional study aspires expand context field PE via multi-study: Study 1, a sample 210 students (Mage = 13.07 ± 0.64), aims validate Perceived Task Variety (PTVPE) questionnaire; 2, 908 14.35 1.54), examine whether predicts additional variance activity intention when assessed alongside satisfaction basic psychological needs, through mediating effect self-determined motivation. In results showed that PTVPE is valid reliable questionnaire measure PE, displaying one-factor structure invariant across gender. was found be empirically distinct other three needs. addition, predicted autonomous motivation addition explained by indicated need satisfaction, amotivation, it indirectly benefited physically active. The first instrument students' perceptions lessons using approach. Taken together, these findings contribute further understanding on intention.