Achievement goal orientations and perceived physical competence profiles in adolescent physical activity

The objective of this study was to analyze the relationships between achievement goals and perceived physical competence in a sample 4493 adolescents 12 18 years age (M=14.92, SD=2.08). A cluster analysis performed (1) identify profiles based on their goal orientations competence, (2) assess whether clusters differed gender, age, participation activity. Three stable reflecting different were identified: high, moderate, low task orientation competence. Differences found genders, activity frequency. discussion focuses implications for educators, education teachers, coaches provides information possible strategies foster adolescents.