Development of an Instrument to Assess Cognitive Processes in Physical Education Classes
- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Vol. 68 (2), 152-160
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.1997.10607991
Abstract
Using the mediating process paradigm (Doyle, 1977) as a framework, the need to develop reliable and valid instruments for assessing cognitive processes is apparent, and that was the purpose of this study. Participants (N = 819) completed the Cognitive Processes Questionnaire in Physical Education (CPQPE), as well as three other instruments addressing dispositional goal orientation, perception of motivational climate, and beliefs about causes of success in physical education. The five-factor structure that emerged in an exploratory factor analysis produced an acceptable fit with the data in the confirmatory factor analysis. The subscales of the CPQPE were related to a task-involved goal perspective and the belief that success is attributed to motivation and effort. The results indicate the CPQPE is a valid and reliable instrument that can provide valuable information about the teaching and learning process.Keywords
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