6.2 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: Motivation

Question 1

Motivation:

Answer 1

A drive to succeed

Question 2

Intrinsic motivation:

Answer 2

Motivation from within

Question 3

Extrinsic motivation:

Answer 3

Motivation from an outside source

Question 4

Tangible rewards:

Answer 4

Rewards that can be touched or held, physical

Question 5

Intangible rewards:

Answer 5

Non-physical rewards

Question 6

Intrinsic motivation is better because it is stronger and longer lasting, some tac tics to maintain intrinsic and extrinsic motives;

Answer 6

-offering rewards and incentives early on, such as a ‘player of the week’ award
-making the activity fun and enjoyable
-pointing out the health benefits of doing the task
-breaking the skill down into parts, to allow success on each part
-pointing out role models to whom the performer can aspire
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