Motivation

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

Motivation in the drive to succeed. Can come form within (intrinsic) or from an outside source (extrinsic)

Question 2

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 2

• It comes from within

- the satisfaction of successfully completing a task, pride, self satisfaction

Question 3

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

• from an outside source

- praise from the coach, other players, scouts

Question 4

Extrinsic rewards: tangible

Answer 4

Physical, can be touched. Eg. Trophies, certificates

Question 5

Extrinsic rewards: intangible

Answer 5

Non-physical, eg. Praise, concern, encouragement

Question 6

Intrinsic motives

Answer 6

• Intrinsic rewards are more effective, stronger and long lasting
• they give more satisfaction and pride

Question 7

Extrinsic motives

Answer 7

• attract to the activity and provide early motivation
• if used to much may undermine value of activity, decreasing motivation
• may create pressure on players to achieve and if they don’t get reward, motivation can be lost. Same pressure creates cheating.

Question 8

Methods used to motivate by coaches

Answer 8

• offering rewards early on
• making the activity fun
• pointing out health benefits