Motivation

Question 1

Definition of motivation

Answer 1

The drive to succeed or the desire to achieve or be inspired to do something

Question 2

Why is motivation important

Answer 2

It’s essential to sporting success

Without motivation a performer will not have the necessary drive to train and compete

Question 3

What is intrinsic motivation

Answer 3

The drive that comes from within

They want to achieve because success give them a sense of personal pride

Question 4

Advantages of intrinsic motivation

Answer 4

Can result in a high level of personal achievement

It’s seen as more effective than extrinsic motivation as it’s more likely to lead to continued effort

Question 5

What is extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

The drive to perform well or win in order to gain external awards such as prozes thriphies or money
Comes from a source outside the performer

Question 6

What are the 2 things extrinsic motivation can come from

Answer 6

Tangible objects

Intangible objects

Question 7

What’s a tangible object

Answer 7

Something you can see and touch like a certificate

Question 8

What is an intangible object

Answer 8

Something you can’t see or touch such as a praise or applause

Question 9

Why can extrinsic feedback be bad for a performer

Answer 9

Performer can rely on this motivation to keep going and it can undermined any intrinsic motivation they have as they place more value on what other people think

Can also lead to an unhealthy sense of self satisfaction