Motivation (Psychology)

Question 1

What are the two types of motivation?

Answer 1

• Extrinsic motivation

- Intrinsic motivation

Question 2

What is motivation?

Answer 2

Motivation is defined as the external stimuli and internal mechanisms that arouse and direct our behaviour.

Question 3

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

This comes from an outside source and is the drive we have to achieve external rewards.

• Intangible- such as praise from our coach
• Tangible- e.g. winning a trophy, badge or certificate

Question 4

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 4

This is the drive from within and includes the pride and satisfaction we might experience if we have had a good game. Intrinsic motivation can be promoted by achieving personal goals, such as personal best in athletics.

Question 5

Which type of motivation do you think is most important and why?

Answer 5

Intrinsic motivation is most important because:

• it gives performer a sense of control over performance
• Removal/failure to achieve an extrinsic reward may lead to loss of motivation and so…
• They are crucial for a performer to gain self satisfaction and create a desire to challenge themselves.

Question 6

Excessive extrinsic rewards

Answer 6

• May damage/lead to loss of intrinsic motivation i.e. play only for the reward and not for the love of the game.
• Create too much pressure leading to cheating
• Lose their value if given too often
• If they are not achieved the performer could give up.

Question 7

How could a coach motivate a performer?

Answer 7

• Variation in training
• Make it fun/enjoyable
• Allow success by grouping similar abilities together (eg handicap system)
• Set appropriate targets/goals SMARTER
• Use role models
• Avoid punishments on novices
• Praise and reinforcement (weaker p)
• Use external rewards/prizes
• Provide feedback/knowledge of results/knowledge of performance