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The purpose of the current study was to analyze and synthesize major issues and implications of previous research studies on self-determination theory in physical education. For data collection purposes, abstracts were coded on a variety of factors including research type, focus, variables measured, participants and research methods used. The results showed that a growing interest and an increasing number of publications in the physical education area that focused on self-determination theory with its emphasis on the relationship between teachers’ basic human needs supportive behavior and students’ increased motivation (i.e., intrinsic motivation). Furthermore, physical education teachers are encouraged not to pressure exercisers into engaging in a specific type of activity and not to use controlling language (i.e., should, must). When individuals feel that their opinions are valued, their feelings are taken into account, and they have the opportunity to make choices and be self-managers, autonomy is enhanced.