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A1 Motivation

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Motivation
Definition – “Drive to Succeed”

Types of Motivation
Intrinsic

·       Accomplishments (Personal)

·       Stimulation (Buzz, Adrenaline rush etc.)

·       Knowledge

Extrinsic – External Reward

·       Tangible – Physical

Intangible – Non Physical

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A1 Motivation (Types & Levels of Motivation)

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Levels of Motivation

Over motivated – social withdrawal, overtraining, illness and injury risk, obsessed and addicted

Optimal Motivation – High levels of Drive, Focus & Concentration

Amotivation – No or Demotivated

Learnt Helplessness – Amotivation “Failure is inevitable”

Self-Serving bias – blame external factors (excuses)

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A2 Motivation Theory

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