Motivation in sport and needs analysis in sport psychology Flashcards
What is motivation?
“Motivation is the direction and intensity of
effort.”
What is the Achievement Goal Theory
Nicholls,1984;1989
A desire to demonstrate competence and
avoid demonstrating incompetence.
What is Task (mastery) orientation?
Improving, Learning and perfecting skills (Trying hard)
What is Ego (outcome) orientation?
Demonstrating superior ability to others
By being Task orientated how does this affect you?
Leads to strong work ethic, persistence in the face of failure, and optimal performance.
Protects from disappointment, frustration, and lack of motivation.
Greater control
Do not fear failure
By being ego orientated how does this affect you?
Difficulty in maintaining perceived competence
Lack of control, likely to lower effort, decrease trying, or make excuses.
More likely select tasks where they are guaranteed success.
What did Schneider et al.
(2017) find in his study?
Task and ego orientation sport questionnaire
Physical activity enjoyment scale
23 athletes = task orientated
5 athletes = ego orientated
Task orientated players enjoyed participating and
playing college hockey more than ego orientated
players.
Ego orientated – left hockey early
What are the two Dispositional goal
orientations?
Ego and Task
What is Situational cues?
Motivational climate
What is mastery climate?
Task involved in Pro-social behaviors
Effort Perceived competence Intrinsic motivation Enjoyment More effective learning strategies
What is performance climate?
Ego-involved Extrinsic motivation
Worrying Reduced effort Tension, Anxiety Strategies to pressure
What is one way to Assessing psychological needs?
Mental skills questionnaire
