Introduction: In most Self-Determination Theory (SDT) research, improving (de)motivating teaching styles enables numerous benefits for students and teachers, although there is less evidence on the latter. Although the recent circumplex model provides a fine-grained picture of the different (de)motivating teaching styles (i.e., autonomy support, structure, control, and chaos) that physical education (PE) teachers can use in their lessons, no previous motivational training programs have been based on this model. Moreover, all SDT-training programs have been implemented through different group sessions, but individual sessions have not also been delivered. Objective: This study outlines the protocol of a motivational training program, derived from the circumplex model, designed to enhance (de)motivating teaching styles among PE teachers. Consequently, this program seeks to improve motivational variables and influence (mal)adaptive outcomes in both teachers and students. Design: A randomized controlled trial design with a mixed-method approach. Participants: At least 16 secondary PE teachers will be assigned to either an experimental group or a control group, together with part of their students. Intervention: The training program comprises four face-to-face group sessions and two follow-up sessions (one individual and one group sessions). PE teachers will learn how to support autonomy and provide structure, as well as to be less controlling and chaotic towards students. Over a period of approximately five months, teachers will implement these motivational strategies during their PE classes. Outcome measures: Different (de)motivating teaching styles, motivational variables, and (mal)adaptive outcomes will be assessed in both PE teachers and their students at three distinct points: before the training program (T1), during the intervention (T2) and at the end of the intervention (T3). Additionally, two discussion groups involving all experimental PE teachers will be held (one following the training program and another at the end of the intervention). Conclusion: The results from this study could be useful for developing motivational training programs for in-service PE teachers.
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Quantitative measures: (De)motivating teaching styles and approaches towards students
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (2): Autonomy and competence satisfaction and frustration at work
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (3): Job satisfaction at work.
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (4): Emotional exhaustion
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (4): (De)motivating teaching styles and approaches.
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (4): Autonomy and competence satisfaction and frustration in PE
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (5): PE experiences
Timeframe: Six months
Quantitative measures (6): Perceived learning in PE.
Timeframe: Six months