Motivation

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

The drive to succeed

Question 2

Types of motivation

Answer 2

Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Tangible
Intangible

Question 3

Intrinsic

Answer 3

-from within. The satisfaction of successfully completing a task, pride, self satisfaction.

Question 4

Extrinsic

Answer 4

-from an outside source. Praise from the coach, other players, scouts or fans

Question 5

Tangible

Answer 5

• physical can be touched

Eg. Trophies

Question 6

Intangible

Answer 6

non-physical, e.g. praise

Question 7

Extrinsic vs intrinsic

Answer 7

Extrinsic motives:
—attract to the activity and provide early motivation.
—If used too much may undermine value of the activity and therefore Intrinsic motivation, players compete just for the reward.
—Extrinsic rewards may create pressure on players to achieve and if they don’t get the reward, motivation can be lost. The same pressure may also promote cheating
Intrinsic motives:
—Intrinsic rewards are more effective, stronger and long lasting, they give more satisfaction and pride and a sense of control.

Question 8

How to motivate

Answer 8

A coach should try to combine and maintain both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Question 9

How to motivate

Answer 9

Offering rewards & incentives
Making the activity fun & enjoyable
Making performer feel responsible for any success achieved by giving praise
Setting achievable goals or targets