Motivation And Goal Setting Flashcards
What are the two types of motivation
Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation
What is intrinsic motivation
A person is motivated by internal factors, not external rewards.
What is extrinsic motivation
A person is motivated by external rewards for taking part or for doing well.
What are examples of intrinsic motivation
Enjoyment of the sport or activity itself
Pride from attaining higher levels of achievement
Enjoyment from being with others in a sports club or team
What are examples of extrinsic motivation
Entering a competition because prize money is an offer
Praise from sports leaders,family members and friends
Public recognition for succeeding in a sport or event
What are specific goals
The goal must be specific to what you want to achieve
What are measurable goals
Goals must be stated in a away that is measurable
What are achievable goals
The person had to have access and o the training and the time to take part in it in order to met the goal
What are realistic goals
Must be possible to actually reach this goal and not expect improvements beyond what can be achieved in the time frames
What are time goals
There must be a set deadline or timescale on the goal, so you can review your success
What are exciting goals
The goal should be something the person really wants to achieve and have an impact on their sports performance, in order for them to be motivated
What are recorded goals
Results should be written down so that the performer can see how close they are to achieving their goals
What are short-term goals
Set over a brief period of time
Usually from one day to one month
Help work up to long term goals
What you want to achieve in one trading session to where you want to be by end of the month
What are long-term goals
Three months to over several years
You may set Some lifetime goals that run until you retire from your sport
Cover a season or sporting year
What is the influence of goal setting
Provides a performer with focus
Allows them to concentrate on achieve that goal
This can help them to avoid taking part in activities that may detract from achieving the goal
What are the benefits of motivation for the sports performer
Increased fitness
Maintenance of intensity
Improved performance
Increased intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Maintenance of training and increased participation
