PSY-7221 v1

Lourenço, J., Almagro, B. J., Carmona-Márquez, J., & Sáenz-López, P. (2022). Predicting Perceived Sport Performance via Self-Determination Theory. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 129(5), 1563–1580.
This article provides an explanation of self-determination theory with an explanation of the use of this theory of motivation for predicting performance.

Knoblochova, M., Mudrak, J., & Slepicka, P. (2021). Achievement goal orientations, sport motivation and competitive performance in beach volleyball players. Acta Gymnica, 51, 1–7.
This article provides an explanation of achievement theories with an application for a specific population.

Gustafsson, H., Carlin, M., Podlog, L., Stenling, A., & Lindwall, M. (2018). Motivational profiles and burnout in elite athletes: A person-centered approach. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 35, 118-125.
This article gives you an in-depth look at motivation for elite athletes.

Gendreau, M. S. (2022). Why we care about who athletes are: on the peculiar nature of athletic achievement. Journal of the Philosophy of Sport, 49(2), 278–291.

Parker, P. C., Perry, R. P., Hamm, J. M., Chipperfield, J. G., Li, J., Leboe-McGowan, L., & Coffee, P. (2021). Cognitive and Affective Motivation Profiles of Student-Athletes Compared to Student Non-Athletes in University. Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 15(3), 187–208.
This is an interesting look at what sets athletes apart from non-athletes, from a motivational perspective.