Youth sports

Question 1

Major motive for sport participation

Answer 1

In youth; fun is the top reason. It develops strong intrinsic motivation and is correlated to task goal orientation and continued participation

Question 2

Relative age effect

Answer 2

Differences found in competence in youth sports teams showed that the majority of the best performers were born in the beginning of the season. Due to the rapid maturing and experience.

Question 3

Competence motivation theory

Answer 3

perception of competence and control is what stimulate participating in sport. It enhances motivation if it is accompenied w enjoyment and pride.

BUT if perceived competence is low or externally attibuted, it can lead to anxiety and sport drop out.

Question 4

SDT (self-det. th)

Answer 4

The three needs (competence, experience relatedness and have sense of autonomy)

Found evidence that young athletes who fulfilled these needs shows lower dropout rates .

Question 5

Expectancy value model

Answer 5

been used to explain youth dropout. Emphasis on achievement motivation; the higher the expectation for succes, the greater the subjective value, the greater the motivation.

Question 6

Thoery of planned behaviour

Answer 6

PErson’s intentions are best predictors of his/her behaviour. Key elements are perceived behavioural control and attitudes toward the activity

Question 7

Leisure constraints theory

Answer 7

Intrapersonal (internal attributes like competence)

Interpersonal (social fa ctors eg friensd

Structural (external factors,eg trransport issues.

Intra and interpersonal were more linked to droupout than structural.