Includes bibliographical references and index.

Motivation in sport and exercise from an achievement goal theory perspective : after 30 years, where are we? / Glyn C. Roberts -- The place of achievement goals in the social context of sport : a comparison of Nicholls' and Elliot's models / Athanasios G. Papaioannou ... [et al.] -- A self-determination theory perspective on motivation in sport and physical education : current trends and possible future research directions / Nikos Ntoumanis -- Perfectionism : a foundation for sporting excellence or an uneasy pathway toward purgatory? / Howard K. Hall, Andrew P. Hill, and Paul R. Appleton -- The dualistic model of passion in sport and exercise / Robert J. Vallerand -- Goal setting to enhance motivation in sport / Glyn C. Roberts and Elsa Kristiansen -- Self-determination theory and exercise motivation : facilitating self-regulatory processes to support and maintain health and well-being / Martyn Standage and Richard M. Ryan -- Self-efficacy and motivation in physical activity and sport : mediating processes and outcomes / Todd A. Gilson and Deborah L. Feltz -- Social cognitive approaches to understanding exercise motivation and behavior in cancer survivors / Jeff K. Vallance and Kerry S. Courneya -- Understanding exercise behavior : a self-presentational perspective / Kathleen A. Martin Ginis and Diane Mack -- Interventions for physical activity and sedentary behavior / Stuart J.H. Biddle ... [et al.].