Exercise motivation of college students in online, face-to-face, and blended basic studies physical activity and wellness course delivery formats.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess exercise motivation among college students self-selected into 4 online (OL) and face-to-face (F2F) basic studies' physical activity and wellness course delivery formats.

Participants/methods: Out of 1,037 enrolled students during the Spring 2009 semester, 602 responded online to demographic questions and to the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire, which assessed exercise motivation on 5 subscales.

Results: There were no significant differences (p > .