Topic 3 - Epstein Flashcards
What did Epstein suggest?
The key to increasing and athlete’s motivation is to give positive feedback based on the mastery of tasks
What is an example for the suggested idea of Epstein?
Improving personal performance rather than rewarding competitive performance
What is the TARGET approach?
A set of guidelines that coaches can use to improve levels of intrinsic motivation
What does the first T stand for?
Tasks
What does the first T mean?
Making sure that training is a challenge - developing skills
What does the A stand for?
Authority
What does the A mean?
The athlete’s participant in decision making
What does the R stand for?
Rewards
What does the R mean?
Praise for improvement and effort
What does the G stand for?
Grouping
What does the G mean?
Giving the athletes the opportunity to work in groups and develop skills
What does the E stand for?
Evaluation
What does the E mean?
Evaluative feedback - specific for individuals
What does the T stand for?
Timing
What does the T mean?
It gives athlete’s enough time to master and develop skills - make sure to provide feedback as soon as possible after performance
