2.2.4. Motivation

Question 1

Definition of motivation

Answer 1

The internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct our behaviour.

Question 2

What is internal motivation?

Answer 2

Internal drive to participate and succeed

Question 3

example of intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

e.g. wanting to complete a marathon for fun

Question 4

Internal drives could include:

Answer 4

• wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle
• fun
• enjoyment
• satisfaction
• personal accomplishment
  sense of pride
• muscular sensuousness
• catharsis

Question 5

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 5

External drive to participate or succeed

Question 6

Example of extrinsic motivation?

Answer 6

taking part in a running race to win a medal

Question 7

External drives could include:

Answer 7

• winning awards/ treats/ certificates
• medals
• money
• trophies
• badges

Question 8

Positives of intrinsic motivation:

Answer 8

+ may be more ‘valuable’
+ could encourage life long participation in sport and exercise
+ it’s more self sufficient- doesn’t rely on anyone else

Question 9

Negatives of intrinsic motivation:

Answer 9

• motives like fun and enjoyment may disappear over time
• may not be enough to maintain motivation to participate
• cognitive performer may require more than just intrinsic motivation

Question 10

Positives of extrinsic motivation:

Answer 10

+ may have more significant impact than intrinsic motivation
+ effective way to get children to start learning
+ could improve confidence levels

Question 11

Negatives of extrinsic motivation:

Answer 11

• may not lead to lifelong participation in sport
• thought that it’s not as valuable as intrinsic motivators
• once rewards are removed, motivation may decline
• demotivating if you don’t achieve the level required for intrinsic reward