Raw data from a study on the goals and the satisfaction of basic psychological needs regarding the physical activities (PA) practiced, the flow experienced and the perceived life satisfaction. It includes a sample of adults consisting of 953 men and 947 women aged between 18 and 28, who practiced PA at least weekly (N = 1900), who fulfilled Spanish language versions of the Goal Contents in Exercise Questionnaire, the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction Scale, the Short Flow Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale.