Motivation - Sports Psychology

Libby enjoys being very successful and winning lots of trophies. What might this tell us about Libby’s type of motivation?

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• Amotivation

An athlete with a high need to succeed and a low need to avoid failure will have the highest level of motivation because:

• They are driven by the desire to achieve success.

• They are not afraid of failing.

• They focus solely on winning.

• They have a balanced approach to success and failure.

Which theory relates to understanding one's own 'orientation' in relation to achievement as an athlete?

• Achievement Goal Theory

• Self-Determination Theory

• Social Learning Theory

• Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Shaun has suffered a knee injury while training for a marathon and is having physiotherapy to get him back on track. How can the self-determination theory be used to explain how Shaun pushes himself to continue training for the marathon?

• By focusing on intrinsic motivation to achieve personal goals

• By relying solely on external rewards and recognition

• By avoiding any form of physical activity

• By ignoring the injury and continuing to train at the same intensity

A positive motivational climate can have a significant impact on an athlete. Which of the following is a potential impact?

• Increased stress levels

• Improved performance

• Decreased motivation

• Higher risk of burnout

A negative motivational climate can have various impacts on an athlete. Which of the following is a potential impact?

• Increased stress and anxiety

• Improved performance

• Enhanced team cohesion

• Greater enjoyment of the sport

Ray is 14 and loves to play cricket. Which of the following might affect his motivation to get involved and stay involved?

• Parental support

• Availability of facilities

• Peer influence

• Weather conditions

A basketball coach might recognize over-motivation in one of their players by observing which of the following behaviors?

• Excessive training leading to fatigue

• Lack of interest in practice

• Consistent performance without improvement

• Frequent injuries due to overexertion

Suggest two ways the coach could help the athlete to overcome overmotivation.

• Provide rest and recovery periods

• Set realistic goals

• Set boundaries

• All of the above

Over-motivation can lead to an athlete becoming injured due to:

• Increased risk-taking behavior

• Improved performance

• Better focus

• Enhanced recovery