ED Sport - Motivation

Motivation can be defined as

• The desire and determination to improve your sports performances
• Not wanting to do anything to get better
• Feelings of anxiousness before performing in sport

Extrinsic Motivation is 

• Being motivated from a source external to you e.g. a trophy
• Being motivated by source from within you e.g. feeling good

Intrinsic motivation is

• Being motivated from a source external to you e.g. a trophy
• Being motivated by source from within you e.g. feeling good

Being offered a tablet to win the paper toss game last lesson..What kind of motivation is this?

• Intrinsic
• Extrinsic

Playing a game for the enjoyment of it is considered which type of motivation?

• Extrinsic
• Intrinsic

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation in sport?

• Playing a sport because you enjoy it

• Playing a sport to win a trophy

• Playing a sport to get a scholarship

• Playing a sport to make your parents proud

Answer explanation

Intrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from within the individual. It is driven by the enjoyment of the activity itself, the desire to learn and improve, or the challenge of overcoming obstacles

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation in sport?

• Playing a sport to improve your fitness

• Playing a sport to make new friends

• Playing a sport to challenge yourself

• Playing a sport to get paid

Answer explanation

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from outside the individual. It is driven by external rewards, such as trophies, money, or praise

Which type of motivation is more likely to lead to long-term success in sport?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are equally important

• It depends on the individual athlete

Answer explanation

Intrinsic motivation is more likely to lead to long-term success in sport because it is more sustainable. Extrinsic motivation can be effective in the short term, but it can also lead to burnout and decreased motivation over time

Which of the following is a way that coaches can promote intrinsic motivation in their athletes?

• Offer rewards for winning or improving performance

• Create a positive and supportive team environment

• Give athletes opportunities to set their own goals and challenges

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Coaches can promote intrinsic motivation in their athletes by creating a positive and supportive team environment, giving athletes opportunities to set their own goals and challenges, and providing feedback that focuses on the athlete's development rather than just their performance

According to need achievement theory, which of the following is a characteristic of people who are high in need achievement?

• They are motivated by the challenge of a task

• They are afraid of failure

• They are not interested in competition

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Need achievement theory is a theory of motivation that focuses on the desire to achieve success. People who are high in need achievement are motivated by the challenge of a task and the desire to improve their skills