Subject: Physical Education Research Survey
Dear Students,
You are respectfully invited to participate in a research project entitled, Differences in University
Students’ Self-Determined Motivation, Perceived Competence, and Physical Activity Behavior at
Institutions with Either a Required or an Elective Physical Activity Course Policy. As you may know,
physical activity has many benefits (e.g., promoting well-being, physical and mental health, and
learning achievements). Also, college and university physical activity courses can play an important
role in promoting students’ physical activity motivation and behavior. Unfortunately, there has been a
lack of understanding regarding how different physical activity course policies (i.e., a required or an
elective physical activity course policy) affect students’ physical activity motivation and behavior.
The purpose of this study is to examine differences in students’ self-determined motivation, physical
activity competence, and physical activity behavior at comparable institutions, one with and one
without a physical activity graduation requirement policy.
Your assistance is needed with this study. The survey should take 15 minutes or less to complete and
your participation will be appreciated.
If you are willing to participate in this survey, you can click the link: Physical activity participation
survey [http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8CUcZmfEwk6Wts9]
If this link fails, please copy and paste:
http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8CUcZmfEwk6Wts9
Participation in this study is voluntary, and you may skip any questions that you do not want to
answer. If you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time. Your decision to take part
or not take part in this study will not affect your grades, your relationship with your
instructors, or standing in the University.
The completed surveys will be confidential. This study will include only aggregate data for the group,
not individual data or identifying information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
the principal investigator, Bradley J. Cardinal, Ph.D. at 541-737-2506 or by email at
Brad.Cardinal@oregonstate.edu or the student researcher, MooSong Kim, M.S., M.P.H., at 541-7405241 or by email at kimmoos@onid.oregonstate.edu
Once again, we appreciate your time and thank you for your assistance in advance.
Sincerely,
Bradley J. Cardinal, Ph. D.
MooSong Kim, M.S., M.P.H.