Motivational Training Program for Pre-service Physical Education Teachers
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Motivational Training Program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Teaching Styles, Motivation, Competence, Pre-service Teachers. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Spain
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Study Protocol of a Non-randomized Controlled Trial on a Circumplex Model-based Motivational Training Program for Pre-service Physical Education Teachers
Overview
This study presents the protocol for a non-randomized controlled trial evaluating a motivational-based training program for pre-service Physical Education teachers. The experimental group will participate in a 14-hour training program based on Self-Determination Theory and the circumplex model. The program consists of theoretical and practical training to foster motivating teaching styles and minimize demotivating ones. The control group will follow the standard curriculum of the Master's in Physical Education Teacher Education program without exposure to the specific intervention.
Detailed description
Physical Education Teacher Education is crucial, as it directly influences how pre-service Physical Education teachers will teach, motivate, and engage their future students. However, training programs that foster motivating teaching styles while minimizing demotivating ones remain scarce, particularly during initial teacher education. This study presents the protocol for a non-randomized controlled trial evaluating a motivational-based training program for pre-service Physical Education teachers, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and the circumplex model. The program, embedded in a Master's in Physical Education Teacher Education, consists of theoretical and practical training to foster motivating teaching styles and minimize demotivating ones. The study will involve at least 38 pre-service teachers, divided into an experimental group (n = 19) and a control group (n = 19). The experimental group will participate in a 14-hour training program combining theoretical and practical components. The control group will follow the standard Physical Education Teacher Education curriculum. A quasi-experimental pre-post design with a mixed-methods approach will be used. Quantitative assessments will measure changes in perceived competence, motivation for teaching, and (de)motivating teaching styles, while qualitative focus groups will provide in-depth insights into participants' experiences and program applicability. To ensure objectivity, independent researchers will conduct assessments, and external experts will moderate the focus groups. Findings will contribute empirical evidence on the effectiveness of Self-Determination Theory-based interventions in initial teacher education, informing curriculum development and supporting the advancement of evidence-based pedagogical training in Physical Education.
Interventions
- Behavioral Motivational Training Program
This study presents the protocol for a non-randomized controlled trial evaluating a motivational-based training program for pre-service Physical Education teachers, grounded in Self-Determination Theory and the circumplex model. The program, embedded in a Master's in Physical Education Teacher Education, consists of theoretical and practical training to foster motivating teaching styles and minimize demotivating ones. The study will involve at least 38 pre-service teachers, divided into an exper
Primary outcome measures
- (De)motivating teaching styles [Time frame: At baseline (Week 0), 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 months after baseline.]
- Teaching competence [Time frame: At baseline (Week 0), 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 months after baseline.]
- Motivation to teach [Time frame: At baseline (Week 0), 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 months after baseline.]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Quality of the training program [Time frame: 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 months after baseline.]
- Applicability of the training program [Time frame: 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 months after baseline.]
- Strengths and weaknesses of the training program [Time frame: 8 months after baseline.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Enrollment in the Master's in Physical Education Teacher Education at the University of Zaragoza.
- 100% attendance in training sessions (experimental group).
- Completion of questionnaires at three time points (pre-test, intermediate, and post-test).
- Participation in the final focus group discussion.
Exclusion criteria
- Failure to complete required assessments.
- Lack of attendance in mandatory sessions.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Non-randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Spain · 1 center
- Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación — Huesca
Publications
- Mayo-Rota C, Abos A, Garcia-Cazorla J, Villafana-Samper Z, Garcia-Gonzalez L. Study protocol of a non-randomized controlled trial on a circumplex model-based motivational training program for pre-service physical education teachers. Front Public Health. 2025 Jul 7;13:1611556. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1611556. eCollection 2025. PMID 40692882
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06924554 · PROYS01_24