This exploratory study applied constructs of self-determination theory to assess college students exercise motivation and to determine the influence on exercise within active college students. Students included 24 college students (12 normal weight, 12 overweight) currently meeting national exercise recommendations. Surveys and semistructured interviews were used to assess exercise motivation. Descriptive statistics and MANOVA were used to analyze survey results. Horizontalization was used to analyze interview responses. It was found that the majority of students were extrinsically motivated for exercise regardless of BMI or gender. Identified regulation was found to be the most common form of motivation. Extrinsic motivation may be a key determinant for increasing exercise and enhancing utilization of campus recreation facilities among undergraduate students. Future efforts should consider the inclusion of extrinsic motivation (e.g., to look good, improve health) in communication strategies and program development.

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是什么让他们感动？大学生运动动机的探索性研究

这项探索性研究运用了自决理论的构架来评估大学生的运动动机，并确定其对运动中大学生运动的影响。学生包括24名大学生（正常体重12名，超重12名），目前已达到国家运动建议。调查和半结构化访谈被用来评估运动动机。描述性统计和MANOVA用于分析调查结果。水平化被用来分析访谈回复。结果发现，大多数学生是出于外在动机运动的，而不论其BMI或性别。发现确定的调节是最常见的动机形式。外在动力可能是增加运动量并提高大学生校园娱乐设施利用率的关键因素。未来的努力应考虑将外在动机（例如，看起来不错，改善健康）纳入沟通策略和计划制定中。