Motivation Flashcards
definition of extrinsic motivation
comes from an external source
definition of intrinsic motivation
comes from within - inner drive
e.g. pride, enjoyment
2 types of extrinsic motivation
tangible
intangible
tangible
physical
can be touched
e.g. medal
intangible
can’t be touched
e.g. praise
motivational strategies
develop intrinsic motivation
use of extrinsic rewards - tangible and intangible
goal setting
varied activities
use of role models
punishment
peer pressure
feedback
4 main motives as to why people participate in sport and exercise
physical wellbeing
psychological well being
improvement (enhanced) of performance
assertive achievement
how will intrinsic motivation enhance performance for intrinsically motivated performers?
have a feeling of pride and enjoyment in performing the skill
desire to overcome the problem or task by developing skills to achieve
rehearse successful habits until they are perfect
repeat goal setting in order to progress and maintain motivation
5 strategies to develop intrinsic motivation
making activity fun and enjoyable
focus on performance goals rather than outcome goals
feel a sense of control and pride
setting challenging goals
less dependent on rewards
why should tangible rewards be used sparingly?
avoid situation where winning prize is more important than competing well
why should intangible rewards be used regularly?
encourage the athlete to repeat the behaviour which earned the praise
3 positive impacts/benefits of using extrinsic rewards
motivating - additive principle - contingent rewards
can help change behaviour to preferred behaviour
reinforces/encourages positive behaviour
3 negative impacts/drawbacks of using extrinsic rewards
dependency can have a negative impact when withdrawn - e.g. stop playing
use of extrinsic rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation
too many rewards - lose meaning
increase pressure on sportsperson to perform - lead to cheating/deviance
3 types of goals
performance goal
outcome goal
process orientated goals
what does SMARTER stand for
specific
measurable
achievable
recorded
time-phased
exciting
revisable
performance goal
task orientated
based on personal standards
e.g 85% success rate from frees
outcome goals
based on end results
achieved successfully - motivation increase
not achieved - stress and anxiety set in
process orientated goals
based on technique and tactics
advantages of developing intrinsic motivation
self-motivated people are more likely to remain involved
advantages of using extrinsic rewards
if not self motivated this can be highly effective
advantages of goal setting
SMART gives focus and long term target
promotes perseverance
advantages of varied activities
fun/novel activities encourage participation
advantages of use of role models
can inspire people to copy
advantages of punishment
privileges withdrawn until desired behaviour