sport psychology - motivation

Question 1

what is motivation

Answer 1

The drive to succeed. It is the external stimuli and internal mechanisms which drive and direct your behaviours.

Question 2

what is intrinsic motivation

Answer 2

• comes from within the athlete
• the inner drive
• pride, satisfaction in completing a task
• done for its own sake and no rewards

Question 3

what is extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

• comes from an outside source
• coaches, spectators
• tangible rewards such as certificates
• intangible rewards such as praise

Question 4

what are tangible rewards

Answer 4

physical and can be touched / held

Question 5

what are intangible rewards

Answer 5

non physical such as praise and ecouragement

Question 6

what are the negatives of using extrinsic rewards

Answer 6

• if coaches put too much emphasis on extrinsic rewards, athletes may become over reliant on the rewards and they may lead to a loss in value and incentive
• players might begin to expect rewards
• may lead to cheating as their is pressure to win

Question 7

how can a coach develop motivation

Answer 7

• with young players offer rewards early to reinforce behaviour ( use sparingly to maintain its value )
• make activity fun and enjoyable
• highlight health benefit
• highlight positive role models
• attribute success to internal factors

Question 8

what are need to achieve personality types described by Atkinson

Answer 8

• not afraid of failiure, see it as a stepping stone
• welcome competition
• take risks
• confident
• task persistant
• attribute success to internal factors
• welcome feedback

Question 9

what are need to avoid failure personality types as described by Atkinson

Answer 9

• afraid of failure and will actively take steps to ensure they dont fail
• give up easily
• do not like feedback or motivation
• take the easy option
• lack confidence
• avoid 50/50 challenges