Motivation

Question 1

Definition of motivation

Answer 1

The drive to succeed

Question 2

What are the 4 types of motivation?

Answer 2

1. Intrinsic - from within. The satisfaction of completing a task, pride, self satisfaction.
2. Extrinsic - from an outside source. Praise from coach, other players, scouts.
3. Tangible - physical, can be touched, trophies.
4. Intangible - non physical, praise, encouragement, concern.

Question 3

What are extrinsic motives?

Answer 3

• provide early motivation.
• if used too much, may undermine value of the activity so players just compete for the reward.
• extrinsic rewards may create pressure to achieve and if they don’t, motivation can be lost.
• the same pressure may also promote cheating.

Question 4

What are intrinsic motives?

Answer 4

• Intrinsic rewards are more effective, stronger and long lasting.
• They give more satisfaction and pride and a sense of control.

Question 5

How can you motivate someone?

Answer 5

• offer rewards and incentives early on.
• make activity fun + allow success.
• point out health benefits of the task.
• break skills down into parts to allow success on each part.
• highlight role models for inspiration.
• make performer feel responsible for any success achieved by giving praise.
• attributing success internally (tell performer that a good result was down to them).
• set realistic/achievable goals.
• use feedback to inspire and correct errors.