Motivation

Question 1

Define motivation

Answer 1

A drive to succeed

Question 2

Define intrinsic motivation

Answer 2

Motivation from within

Question 3

Define extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

Motivation from an outside source

Question 4

Why is it important to keep performers motivated?

Answer 4

• Keeps players on track
• Keeps them persistent and consistent in giving their best in every game

Question 5

What are the characteristics of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 5

• Come from within
• Inner drive
• Participate for the love of the sport
• Feeling of pride
• Self-satisfaction
• Improved physical fitness and mental health
• Social rewards

Question 6

What is a sporing example of intrinsic motivation?

Answer 6

Learning to somersault on a trampoline for your own gratification, or a javelin thrower attempting to throw a personal best

Question 7

What type of motivation will maintain participation for a longer period of time?

Answer 7

Intrinsic motivation

Question 8

What should coaches encourage regarding intrinsic motivation?

Answer 8

Coaches should encourage performers to set personal goals and to generate intrinsic motivation whenever possible

Question 9

What are the 2 forms extrinsic motivation could be presented in?

Answer 9

Tangible rewards and intangible rewards

Question 10

What are tangible rewards?

Answer 10

Those that are physical/can be touched or held

Question 11

What are examples of tangible rewards?

Answer 11

Certificates, trophies and money

Question 12

What are intangible rewards?

Answer 12

Non-physical and concern praise and encouragement

Question 13

What are examples of intangible rewards?

Answer 13

Applause from the crowd, positive comments from the press/coach/teacher, search for sponsorship and health

Question 14

What type of performers is extrinsic motivation good for?

Answer 14

Cognitive learners

Question 15

Why should coaches and players be careful to not place too much emphasis on extrinsic rewards?

Answer 15

• Over-use may lead to loss in value or incentive
• If there is always a trophy/badge on offer, this might become the norm rather than exception. Players may then compete to get the reward and not for the true value of the game
• Could place pressure on performers to get the reward and could lead to cheating, as players will bend the rules in order to get the trophy
• Extrinsic motives can undermine the intrinsic reasons for competing

Question 16

What are the strategies that can be used to maintain both types of motivation?

Answer 16

• Offering rewards and incentives early on
• Making the activity fun and enjoyable
• Point out health benefits
• Breaking the skill down into parts, allowing success
• Point out role models
• Give them praise, so they feel responsible for any success achieved
• Attributing success internally. (telling the performer the good result was down to them)
• Setting goals
• Using feedback to inspire and correct errors