Themes sub-theme

Demonstrating quote

Competence & autonomy

Fun or enjoyment

“They’re both at the same time. When you have a feeling that you’re getting good then you enjoy it a bit more. Like if I’m getting better then I like doing the drills and playing the games a bit more.”

“I think enjoying it is more important cos if you don’t enjoy it then you will just give up and not get better anyway. Like if you enjoy it then you’ll try harder and get better quicker.”

Competence & Relatedness

Engagement in the activity leading to flow or mindfulness

“And when you’re playing a sport you just kind of concentrate on sports, you’re not worrying about tests or anything.”

“If you’re ever angry then you go and hit the ball off the wall and hit it harder and harder then you’re not angry anymore.”

“Sometimes when you’re on your own it kind of gives you time to think like when you’re running around the pitch on your own it’s kind of nice as well to get a break. It’s just a nice mixture to be with your friends but on your own as well.”

“Just playing sport.”