Vol. 2, Issue 7, Part K (2016)

Abstract
A purpose of the study was to investigate two forms of motivation for indulging in some kind of exercise regime. It was argued that different sections of the society differ in their motive to engage in physical activities. If some sections indulge in physical activities to gain something ulterior (instrumental) others participated in activity for its own sak Individuals above age of 18 years who regularly participated in various physical activities as walking, jogging, badminton, aerobics, yoga, laughing club, gym were approached to respond to a questionnaire developed by Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan. In addition to response to question items associated with motivation information such as age, gender, health condition, marital status, income, sports participation were also obtained. A total of 212 subjects participated in this study.