Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the barrier efficacy and cognitive evaluation theory with regard to predicting exercise attendance. Participants consisted of 189 undergraduates attending not‐for‐credit fitness classes at a regional comprehensive university in the Midwest. A revised 17‐item version of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory was used to assess exercise enjoyment and the three components of self‐determination theory (competence, autonomy, and relatedness). A modified version of the Self‐Efficacy Scale was used to assess self‐efficacy. Attendance was significantly correlated with competency and self‐efficacy. Regression results revealed that class, relatedness, and competence accounted for a significant amount of variance in attendance. Future research should examine the effects of competence‐enhancing strategies on exercise adherence.
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