To assess motivation for lifelong activity, which assessment is most appropriate?

• A. Having students complete a questionnaire about their confidence to be physically active
• B. Administering a skill-performance test
• C. Giving a multiple-choice quiz on nutrition
• D. Measuring resting heart rate

Answer: (A)

Assessing motivation for lifelong activity is best approached by measuring a learner’s belief in their own ability to stay active over time. This confidence, or self-efficacy for being physically active, directly influences how much effort someone is willing to invest, how persistently they push through barriers, and whether they continue activity routines across years. A questionnaire that asks about how confident they feel in being active captures this motivational driver, making it the most appropriate choice for understanding lifelong activity motivation.

A test of current skill-performance shows what someone can do now, not how motivated they are to keep doing it. A nutrition quiz assesses knowledge, not motivation. Measuring resting heart rate reflects physiological status, not motivational outlook.