User
Motives for Physical Activities Measure – Revised (MPAM-R)
The level of your fitness as compared to your classmates is in your opinion:
Above average
Below average
Is Physical Education the most favorite subject for you?
Yes
No
The following is a list of reasons why people engage in physical activities, sports and exercise. Keeping in mind your primary physical activity/sport, respond to each question (using the scale given), on the basis of how true that response is for you.
1) Because I want to be physically fit.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
2) Because it’s fun.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
3) Because I like engaging in activities which physically challenge me.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
4) Because I want to obtain new skills.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
5) Because I want to look or maintain weight so I look better.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
6) Because I want to be with my friends.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
7) Because I like to do this activity.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
8) Because I want to improve existing skills.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
9) Because I like the challenge.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
10) I want to define my muscles so I look better.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
11) Because it makes me happy.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
12) Because I want to keep up my current skill level.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
13) Because I want to have more energy.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
14) Because I like activities which are physically challenging.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
15) Because I like to be with others who are interested in this activity.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
16) Because I want to improve my cardiovascular fitness.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
17) Because I want to improve my appearance.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
18) Because I think it’s interesting.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
19) Because I want to maintain my physical strength to live a healthy life.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
20) Because I want to be attractive to others.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
21) Because I want to meet new people.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
22) Because I enjoy this activity.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
23) Because I want to maintain my physical health and well-being.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
24) Because I want to improve my body shape.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
25) Because I want to get better at my activity.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
26) Because I find this activity stimulating.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
27) Because I will feel physically unattractive if I don’t.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
28) Because my friends want me to.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
29) Because I like the excitement of participation.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me
30) Because I enjoy spending time with others doing this activity.
Not at all true for me
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Very true for me