Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire

What it measures

Measures the full continuum of self-determination theory (SDT) motivation for exercise from amotivation through external, introjected, identified, and integrated regulation to intrinsic motivation. The most comprehensive SDT exercise motivation measure. Predicts exercise adherence, wellbeing, and health outcomes.

Response format

Likert (0–4, not true for me to very true for me)

Representative items

• I exercise because other people say I should. (External Regulation)
• I feel guilty when I don't exercise. (Introjected Regulation)
• I value the benefits of exercise. (Identified Regulation)
• Exercise is consistent with my life goals. (Integrated Regulation)
• I exercise because it's fun. (Intrinsic Regulation)

Usage notes & scoring

Freely available from Philip Wilson. Six subscale scores; no total recommended — use Relative Autonomy Index (RAI) as a composite autonomous motivation score. BREQ-2 (19 items) lacks Integrated Regulation. Widely used in exercise psychology, health behaviour change, and SDT research.

Recommended companion scales

Citation

Wilson, P.M., Rodgers, W.M., Loitz, C.C., & Scime, G. (2006). It's who I am ... really! The importance of integrated regulation in exercise contexts. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, 11(2), 79–104.

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