Pedagogical models application in physical education on motivational variables, intention to be physically active and basic psychological needs satisfaction: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, pedagogical models (PMs) have gained increasing attention in physical education (PE) due to their potential to enhance students' motivational outcomes. This study aimed to systematically synthesize the available evidence on the effects of pedagogical models on autonomous motivation, a motivation, basic psychological needs satisfaction, and intention to be physically active among children and adolescents. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Searches were performed in Scopus, Web of Sciences, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, ERIC and PsychARTICLES. A total of 20 studies were included in the analysis. Exploratory meta-regression analyses were performed to examine whether content area, pedagogical approach, intervention duration, educational

SUBMITTER: Alonso-Vargas JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13472835 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature