Motivation (SP)

Question 1

What is motivation?

Answer 1

a drive to succeed

Question 2

What are the 4 types of motivation?

Answer 2

• Intrinsic
• Extrinsic
• Tangible
• Intangible

Question 3

Define intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

it is a type of motivation that comes from within; the satisfaction of successfully completing the task - pride, self-satisfaction

Question 4

Define extrinsic motivation

Answer 4

it is a type of motivation that comes from an outside source - praise from the coach, other players and scouts.

Question 5

Define tangible motivation

Answer 5

it is a type of motivation that are physical and can be touched / held - trophies , certificates.

Question 6

Define intangible motivation

Answer 6

is is a type of of motivation that is not physical, they are rewards - praise, concern, encouragement

Question 7

What are the extrinsic motives?

Answer 7

• attract to activity + provide early motivation
• if used too much, may undermine value of the activity and therefore intrinsic motivation is affected - players compete just for the reward)
• extrinsic rewards rewards may create pressure for players to achieve; no reward = lost motivation + promote cheating

Question 8

What are the intrinsic motives?

Answer 8

• more effective, stronger and long lasting; gives more satisfaction, pride and sense of self control

Question 9

List ways of how to motivate a player?

Answer 9

• offering early rewards + incentives
• making training fun
• pointing out health benefits
• allow success on each broken down part of a skill
• highlighting role models
• giving praise; make them feel responsible for success
• attributing success internally
• setting achievable targets / goals
• use inspirational feedback to correct errors