Motivation

Question 1

What is motivation

Answer 1

The drive needed to succeed

Question 2

What are the 2 types of motivation

Answer 2

Intrinsic
Extrinsic

Question 3

What is intrinsic motivation? Give an example

Answer 3

Motivation from within
Eg being happy with your performance/a feeling of pride and self satisfaction when scoring a goal

Question 4

What is extrinsic motivation? Give an example

Answer 4

Motivation from an external source
Eg crowd cheering you on

Question 5

What are the 2 types of extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

Tangible and intangible

Question 6

What is tangible extrinsic motivation? Give an example

Answer 6

Physical reward which can be touched/felt
Eg medals/money

Question 7

What is intangible extrinsic motivation? Give an example

Answer 7

Non physical rewards
Eg praise/applause from coach, peers or spectators

Question 8

Why should we not use too much extrinsic motivation

Answer 8

It may lose its value
May place pressure on performers to get rewards
Leads to a loss of intrinsic motivation
Performer may want to compete for reward rather than gaining benefits of exercise

Question 9

How can a coach maintain motivation

Answer 9

Offer rewards/incentives early on
Make the activity fun and enjoyable
Break skill down in to parts to allow gradual success
Make performers feel response for success gained