Physical Education A-Level
Achievement goal theory
What Achievement goal theory means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Achievement goal theory
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Explains why performers choose, persist at and judge success in physical activity differently, holding that the goal a performer adopts in a situation shapes their effort, choice of challenge and feelings about the result.
Topics that use Achievement goal theory
- Achievement motivation theory (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Approach and avoidance behaviour
- Approach motivation
- Attribution
- Avoidance motivation
- Goal setting
- Incentive value
- Motivational climate
- Outcome orientated goals
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