Motivation

Question 1

Define Motivation

Answer 1

The drive and energy an individual is prepared to expend to achieve a goal

Question 2

Why would a coach use a motivational strategy?

Answer 2

• keep them entertained
• Keep working to long term goal

Question 3

Intrinsic Motivation

Answer 3

+ Internal Drive
- May need support as too hard on themselves

Question 4

Extrinsic Motivation

Answer 4

+ Something to work towards
+ Boost confidence
+ Show family - Proud

• Overly reliant
• If Reward stops performer may stop also

Question 5

Feedback Motivation

Answer 5

+ Positive = happy
- Negative = Loose motivation if feedback isnt constructive / nice

Question 6

Role Model motivation

Answer 6

+ Set good example
+ Behave in correct way
- Imitate bad behaviour
- Loose motivation if role model stops

Question 7

Goal Setting

Answer 7

+ Something to work towards - short or long
+ Manageable task

• Have to be realistic
• If not reached may loose motivation

Question 8

Describe Bandura’s Model of Self Efficacy

Answer 8

All of these factors contribute to Self - Efficacy Beliefs

PERFORMANCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

VERBAL PERSUASION
= From significant others

PHYSIOLOGICAL / EMOTIONAL STATE
= Optimal level of arousal boosts s.e.

Question 9

Define self efficacy

Answer 9

situational specific form of self confidence towards certain situations

Question 10

Define self confidence

Answer 10

general feeling of confidence towards an activity

Question 11

What should a coach say to boost self efficacy?

Answer 11

• Use praise & encouragement (confidence )
• Positive feedback (strengthen SR bond )
• Avoid negative comparison
• Avoid punishment (breaks s-r bond)
• Attribute failure to external factors (boost s.e as it is out of your control)

Question 12

What is achievement motivation?

Answer 12

• Link personality and competitiveness
• Situation comprises of probability of success and intrinsic value
• Any challenging situation NACH & NAF behaviour will determine if the task is accepted or declined

Question 13

What behaviour does NACH display

Answer 13

• Approach
• e.g Tennis player attempts ace on second serve

Question 14

What behaviour does NAF display?

Answer 14

• Avoidance
  e.g GS only attempts shots close to post

Question 15

Characteristics of NACH

Answer 15

• Success is internal
• Persistance and perseverance
• Seek out challenging tasks
• Risk Taken

Question 16

Characteristics of NAF

Answer 16

• Risk declined
• Seek out easy tasks
• Success attributed to external failure
• Adopt learnt helplessness (failure is inevitable)

Question 17

How can you increase NACH Behaviour?

Answer 17

• Use positive reinforcement
• Tasks with a choice of difficulty
• Do not put NAF in a situation where defeat is inevitable
• Gradually increase task difficulty