Factores motivacionales, autoestima e intención de ser físicamente activo en el alumnado de formación profesional de modalidad deportiva

The primary objective of this study was to predict the influence of teachers' interpersonal motivational climate, the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and the motivation of vocational training students in physical-sport activities on their intention to be physically active and their self-esteem. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 427 students (Mage = 19.04; SD = 2.69) enrolled in programs such as Technician in Natural Environment and Leisure Time Guide, Higher Technician in Physical Conditioning, and Higher Technician in Sports Education and Animation. The results of the regression analysis showed that competence, identified regulation, external regulation, and self-perception of physical condition predicted the intention to be physically active. Moreover, competence, relatedness, and self-perception of physical condition predicted students' self-esteem. In conclusion, enhancing physical fitness through physical-sport activities and satisfying the need for competence can boost both the intention to remain active and the self-esteem of students.