psychology affecting performance

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

• Internal state that activates, directs and sustains behaviour towards achieving a particular goal

Question 2

Types of Motivation

Answer 2

• Positive
• Negative
• Intrinsic
• Extrinsic

Question 3

Motivation: POSITIVE

Answer 3

• A reward for good performance
• E.G. Crowd appreciation, trophies

Question 4

Motivation: NEGATIVE

Answer 4

• Punishment for bad performance
  E.G. Coach making athlete do 30 minute anaerobic training if athlete loses
• If coach is overly negative, this can decrease motivation

Question 5

Motivation: INTRINSIC

Answer 5

• Self generated motivation
• Best motivation for long term goals
• Helps perform under pressure when extrinsic motivation is not around
• E.G. Athlete motivated by hitting personal best

Question 6

Motivation: EXTRINSIC

Answer 6

• Motivation generated by someone besides the athlete
• E.G. Motivated by money
• Best results when intrinsic and extrinsic motivation exist together

Question 7

Inside the #1 Mind

Answer 7

1. Keeping crowd out of mindset