The Role of Exercise Causality Orientation and Self-Efficacy on Men and Women´s Exercise Intention and Exercise Behavior

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of causality orientation and self-efficacy on exercise intention and behavior in obese, moderate and lean male and female. 230 students in Damghan University were selected.Causality Orientation of Exercise questionnaire (Rose et al, 2001), Self-Efficacy questionnaire (Schwartz, 1999), Godin´s (1995) method and Gondin and Shephard´s method (assess exercise intention and behavior) were used. Based on the results there is significant relation (but poor) between exercise intention and exercise behavior. There is a significant and positive relation between exercise intention whit autonomy orientation and self-efficacy and also there is a significant and positive relation between exercise behavior and autonomy orientation. Self-efficacy and autonomy orientation predicted exercise intention and exercise behavior significantly. The model of autonomy and self-efficacy on exercise behavior was significant only for men. The results of this study emphasize on importance causality orientation and self-efficacy in physical activity employment