Influence of achievement motivation on learning Physical Education and sedentary behavior outside school hours

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v72.115267

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sedentary lifestyle,, physical activity, physical education, motivation, motor skills

Abstract

Introduction: Sedentary lifestyles among children and adolescents have increased due to prolonged use of electronic devices outside of school hours, raising health concerns. This phenomenon affects quality of life and the development of healthy habits.

Objective: to determine the influence of motivation to learn physical education and the level of sedentary behavior outside school hours in primary school students.

Methodology: A quantitative design with a cross-sectional, descriptive-explanatory approach was used. The Achievement Motivation in Physical Education Test (AMPET) and the Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle Questionnaire (APALQ) were administered to 172 primary school students at a private school in Lima, Peru.

Results: Achievement motivation for learning physical education influenced levels of sedentary behavior outside school hours. Significant values (p = .000) were found, confirming the association between the two variables.

Discussion: The findings confirm previous studies on the influence of motivation to learn physical education on the level of sedentary behavior outside school hours. Forty-nine percent of students are sedentary, another 49% are moderately active, and only 2% are considered very active, which highlights potential risks to health and future quality of life.

Conclusions: Achievement motivation in physical education influences levels of sedentary behavior outside school hours, making it necessary to implement public policies that promote healthy lifestyle habits from an early age.

Author Biographies

  • Marco Antonio Villanueva Ruíz, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
    Associate professor at the National University of San Marcos, psychologist, lawyer,
    and graduate in physical education from the same university. He holds a master's
    degree in physical activity for health and a doctoral candidate in education.
    He is a member of the "psychoeducational" research group and has published extensively
    in his field.
  • Marco Antonio Tejada Mendoza, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
    Assistant professor at the National University of San Marcos, psychologist and graduate
    in physical education from the same university, master's degree in physical activity
    for health, doctorate in education. Member of the "psychoeducational" research group
  • José Antonio Villacorta Huapaya, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
    Associate Professor at the National University of San Marcos, in undergraduate and graduate
    studies. Master's degree in Public Management. Doctorate in Administrative Sciences. Member
    of the "psychoeducational" research group.
  • Luis Alberto Núñez Lira , UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
    He holds a PhD in Education from Federico Villarreal University and a PhD in Public
    Management and Governance from César Vallejo University. He also holds a Master's
    degree in University Teaching and a Bachelor's degree in Education, specializing in
    Biology and Chemistry from the National University of San Marcos. He also has extensive
    experience in the education sector. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from
    the University of San Martín de Porres and excels in teamwork and organizational leadership.
    He specializes in management, analytical and problem-solving skills, and is fully dedicated
    to achieving and maintaining high levels of educational quality. He also specializes in
    research in the social and human sciences. He also has extensive experience in academic
    management and coordination positions in educational institutions and postgraduate programs.

  • Alex Teófilo Grajeda Montalvo, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
    Associate Professor of undergraduate and graduate studies at the Faculty of Psychology
    of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Doctor in Psychology, Master in Educational
    Psychology, coordinator of the research group "Psychology, Society, Violence and Well-being"
  • Freddy Alejandro Soto Zedano, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL MAYOR DE SAN MARCOS
    Associate professor at the Faculty of Education, School of Physical Education,
    National University of San Marcos, Master's degree in Education with a focus on Curricular
    Research and Innovation from San Ignacio de Loyola University, PhD in Education from
    Enrique Guzman y Valle University, full member of the psychoeducational research group.        
  • Vicke Nélcida de la Cruz Pérez, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
    She holds a PhD and Master's degree in Educational Psychology from Enrique Guzmán y
    Valle University, a degree in Education from the National University of San Marcos,
    and a Bachelor's degree in Literature from UNFV. She is a professor at the Cayetano Heredia
    University of Peru and the Technological University of Peru. She also specializes
    in scientific research, editing, and proofreading.            

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Corvetto-Castro, G., Villanueva Ruíz, M. A., Tejada Mendoza, M. A., Villacorta Huapaya, J. A., Núñez Lira , L. A. ., Grajeda Montalvo, A. T., Soto Zedano, F. A., & de la Cruz Pérez, V. N. (2025). Influence of achievement motivation on learning Physical Education and sedentary behavior outside school hours. Retos, 72, 239-250. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v72.115267