motivation Flashcards
motivation
the direction and intensity of ones effort (sage 1977)
two types of motivation
extrinsic and intrinsic
extrinsic
those who are extrinsically motivated engage in the activity because of the valued outcome
intrinsic
those who are intrinsically motivated engage in an activity for the pleasure and satisfaction they experience while learning, exploring or trying to understand something new
over motivation
times when levels can become too high, even dangerous, and this is known as over motivation
signs of over motivation
over training, training addiction, social withdrawal
effects of over motivation
over confidence, low level performance, failure, arrogance
tangible motivation
visible record given to an individual for achieving something these rewards can include trophies and money
intangible motivation
external rewards which cant be physically touched such as praise, fame and recognition
Achievement goal theory
Where motivation can be driven by goals
Two types- task orientation and ego orientation
Task- where the athlete wants to improve for themselves
Ego- wanting to win or impress others
Self determination theory
A popular exercise adherence theory
Focuses on intrinsic motivation
Three key needs- autonomy, competence, relatedness
Autonomy - having control over what’s happening
Competence- need to successfully complete a task
Relatedness- having a close relationship with others
Weiners attribution theory
How people explain stress or failure
Stability- is the reason changeable
Casualty- is it from an internal or external factor
Control- is it under your control or not