Dissertation: Analysis of one structured fitness motivation intervention on self-efficacy, achievement goal orientations, and exercise adherence in sedentary and moderately active adults. 

-Motivation and variables that affect behavior
-Perception of Competence: task-oriented vs. ego-oriented
Assessments: 

• Self-Efficacy Scale for Physical Appearance
• Achievement Goal-Orientation Scale

Interventions used:

• Goal Setting- 1st 3 mins of each session (group goals for class)
• Public Posting- poster in workout room, participant effort reviewed
• Peer Feedback- paired up and asked to motivate/push each other, correct form

Attendance Criteria and Active Participation Criteria (5pt likert scale)

3 x 50min/week- structured group classes for 9 weeks

Used a reversal design: ABACADA
- A- baseline
-B- Goal setting- every participant had this phase first since they were all novice exercisers
-C/D- varied per group - Public Posting and Peer Feedback

Results- Peer Feedback was the most effective at decreasing absences and increasing active participation- participants were overall satisfied with the process.

https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3660&context=rtds

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