Psychology for BTEC Sport

Examples of tangible rewards are:

• Named captain and praise

• Glory and winning

• Trophies & medals

• crowd cheering and recognition

Explain 1 benefit of having high motivation on participation in physical activity.

The belief that a desired behaviour can be performed is the definition of...

• Anxiety

• Confidence

• Motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

The level of worry or nervousness a participant expericences is the definition of...

• Anxiety

• Confidence

• Motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

Julie wants to run a half marathon. She has low confidence and is worried she may not achieve the distance. Explain 1 method as her coach, you could increase her self confidence.

Motivation that comes from external factors which give reasons to take part in activity is....

• Method to increase confidence

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

• Benefit to increase motivation

Check the 2 answers that match 2 methods to increase a persons self confidence.

• Creating a positive environment

• state and trait

• Improved performance

• Improved concentration

• Positive self talk

What are the 2 types of anxiety?

State the meaning of an intangible reward

State 1 benefit of having high self-confidence on sports performance