Motivation

Question 1

Define motivation

Answer 1

The internal mechanisms and external stimulus which arouse and direct our behaviour

Question 2

What does motivation:
- involve
- depend on
- concern

Answer 2

Involves our inner drives towards achieving a goal
Depends on external pressures and rewards that we perceive in our environment
Concerns the intensity and the direction of our behaviour

Question 3

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 3

When someone behaves the way the do because of an external mechanisms.
This can either be tangible or intangible.

Question 4

Give an example of tangible extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

Money
Medals

Question 5

Give an example of intangible extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

Praise
Encouragement

Question 6

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 6

An athlete having an internal drive and desrie to participate and perform well.
Wanting to take part for enjoyment and self satisfaction

Question 7

Name and explain the three parts of intrinsic motivation

Answer 7

Accomplishment = athletes wishing to increase their level of skill to get a feeling of accomplishment
Stimulation = seeking an adrenaline rush or extreme excitement
Knowledge = wanting to know more about the performance and how to improve technique or skills to improve performance