Motivation

Question 1

what should be the goal of motivation for our learners?

Answer 1

• engaged at a high level with learning experience
• motivated to participate in activity
• develop a personal interest in activities that are strong enough to develop life long participation

Question 2

What does motivation look like for young athletes

Answer 2

• love to practice & compete
• like to work on weaknesses so they can improve
• get excited to compete
• have high expectations for their performance
• are dedicated to their sport
• stay committed even when challenged

Question 3

What does motivation look life for motivated learners

Answer 3

• persistent in developing skills
• spend a long time on an activity
• choose a particular activity/skill to work on
• go after their goals with intensity

Question 4

2 types of motivation

Answer 4

intrinsic - motivation to engage in behaviour arise from within the individual because its intrinsically rewarding

extrinsic - motivation to behave or engage in activity to earn a reward or avoid punishment

Question 5

how to develop motivation

Answer 5

1. motivation through fear
2. motivation through incentives
3. motivation through purpose

Question 6

what are the 5 theories of motivation

Answer 6

1. behaviorism
2. social learning
3. self determination
4. achievement goal/ social goal
5. interest

Question 7

how does social learning happen?

Answer 7

observing others, reinforcement of others comparison to others

Question 8

students are more likely to be engaged when:

Answer 8

• need for competence (feelings of success)
• need for autonomy (feeling of control)
• need for relatedness (belonging)

Question 9

locus of control

Answer 9

what a student attributes their success/failure to

Question 10

master goal/ task orientation

Answer 10

success is achieve through intrinsic interest, high effort and cooperation (increases competence)

Question 11

goal (ego) orientation

Answer 11

success is achieved by being better than everyone else (social compares)

Question 12

interest theorie 2 parts:

Answer 12

personal- inherent desire to participate

situational- characteristic of the task

Question 13

Maslow hierarchy of needs

Answer 13

self actualization 
self esteem 
love and belonging 
safety and security 
physiological needs

Question 14

what is the struggle with students and motivation? what is it with athletes?

Answer 14

being able to gain motivation

understanding why motivation has been lost & working to regain/maintain for long periods of time

Question 15

why do kids play sports

Answer 15

• have fun
• something they are good at
• improve skills
• stay in shape -
• get exercise

Question 16

why do kids quit

Answer 16

• no longer fun
• lost ownership
• don’t get playing time
• feel disrespected
• afraid to make mistakes