Diagnosis of Learning Motivation in Physical Education Test (DLMPET) and its Applicability to Educational Practice

Abstract

The present study was conducted to develop a Diagnosis of Learning Motivation in Physical Education Test (DLMPET), which measures learning motivation in physical education (PE) multilaterally and comprehensively, and to examine its applicability in educational settings. The DLMPET consists of the following subscales: 1) learning motivation in PE, 2) types of learning motivation in PE, 3) supporting factors for learning motivation in PE, 4) preferences in learning behavior, 5) interest in subjects and activities, and 6) PE class enjoyment. Results demonstrated adequate levels of validity and reliability for three of these subscales: learning motivation in PE, supporting factors for learning motivation in PE, and preferences in learning behavior. Five PE teachers who applied the DLMPET in their PE classes reported that the DLMPET was helpful in obtaining guidance to enhance children's learning motivation in PE settings. Based on these findings, it was concluded that the DLMPET was significantly useful to aid research and practice in educational settings.