Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation made up of?

Answer 1

1. Initiation of behaviour - why you started your involvement in sport
2. Continuation of behaviour - why you continue with this sport
3. Intensity– how intensely do you approach the sport.

Question 2

Two types of motivation

Answer 2

1. Intrinsic motivation
2. Extrinsic factors

Question 3

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

Intrinsic motivation in sport refers to internal motivations that result from the process of participation in sport. Intrinsic motivation would include;
Playing for enjoyment
Social affiliation
Self – challenge
Thrill seeking

Question 4

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

Extrinsic motivation refers to external motivations that result from participation in sport eg: money, winning, fame and awards. eg a player coming out of contract

Question 5

A person with high achievement motivation has

Answer 5

A desire to do well regardless of circumstances
A desire to reach self – set standards
A desire to reach or even exceed the expectations of others
A willingness to persist in behaviours that lead to improvement even if it means risking failure in the process.
A low fear of failure.
An ability to lift performance levels as task difficulty increases.

Question 6

Ways to improve motivation

Answer 6

1. Consider participant and situational factors. Why are players involved – to be with friends? - to keep fit?
2. Make players feel valued (be a part of the team)
3. Give players roles (on field - line leader
4. Team leaders need to be enthusiastic
5. Set team and individual goals for the team