Motivation Flashcards
Main types:
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Motivation is internal states and external pressures that direct an…
Individual towards a goal or a course of action
Intrinsic motivation is the drive that comes from within, the need to achieve something for:
A personal satisfaction
Sense of mastery
Sense of accomplishment
Reward for intrinsic=
Feelings of greater self-worth, status, etc
Extrinsic is the drive we experience when we are offered an…
External reward
External reward =
Prize
Medal
Money
Praise
Extrinsic rewards may be:
Tangible
Intangible
Tangible rewards can be…
Touched, held or have a physical substance - medals, trophies and money
Intangible are rewards that cannot be touched:
Cheers from the crowd
Congratulations from coach/teammates
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards both overlap
Intrinsic is better than extrinsic because:
Extrinsic lose their power
Focus purely on extrinsic then the activity enjoyment can decrease
Extrinsic may not be valued
Individual can become dependant
Too many extrinsic can lead to pressure and cheating
A coach can motivate a group of performers by…
Allowing handicap races:group similar abilities
Use of external rewards/prizes
Make it fun/enjoyable
Use of role models
Praise/verbal encouragement
Emphasise personal improvement/set goals
Avoid punishment