Starter quiz
- Which of the following best describes how introverted athletes might react to high-pressure situations in a large group of people?
- they are more likely to become overwhelmed by external distractions ✓
- they thrive on external pressure and perform better under stressful conditions
- they may feel energised and perform better with the attention of the crowd
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- Which of the following is a potential negative impact of aggression on an athlete’s performance?
- aggression helps the athlete to stay focused and motivated
- aggression may cause the athlete to lose control resulting in penalties or fouls ✓
- aggression can help improve team dynamics and performance
- aggression can lead to improved concentration and skill execution
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- According to the inverted U theroy, how does arousal level impact performance?
- low arousal⇔lacking energy and effort will lead to poor performance ✓
- optimal arousal⇔make good decisions and perform skills as well as possible ✓
- high arousal⇔make poor decisions, possibly behave unsportingly or inappropriately ✓
- Which of the following could be described as tangible?
- a person's reputation
- the feeling of excitement
- dreaming of success
- a winner's medal ✓
- the team's goals
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- Which of the following is an example of motivation in sport coming from within you?
- a gymnast competes to receive praise from coaches and family members
- a football player plays because they want to sign a professional contract
- A swimmer practices daily because they enjoy improving their technique ✓
- a tennis player trains hard to win a gold medal at the Olympics
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- ______ refers to the internal or external factors that drive individuals to take action.
- 'motivation' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the source of motivation to the type of motivation.
- being awarded a medal⇔tangible extrinsic ✓
- your friends shouting "well done!"⇔intangible extrinsic ✓
- feeling of self-worth⇔intrinsic ✓
- Tangible ______ rewards can be a great source of pride that people display in their homes.
- 'extrinsic' ✓
- Which of these are examples of tangible rewards?
- medal ✓
- praise
- certificates ✓
- trophies ✓
- satisfaction
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- "I love hearing the crowd cheer, that's what motivates me" is an example of what type of motivation?
- extrinsic and tangible
- intrinsic
- Extrinsic intangible ✓
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- ______ motivation is more likely to lead to sustained participation and effort.
- 'intrinsic' ✓
- Which of these are dangers of over-relying on extrinsic rewards for motivation?
- they're not always going to be received which could result in loss of motivation ✓
- it will mean you can display them at home
- it will undermine intrinsic motivation ✓
- it will lead to sustained effort and commitment
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Key learning points
- Intrinsic motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction or achievement.
- Extrinsic motivation comes from external sources, like receiving awards or recognition from others.
- Intrinsic motivation often leads to long-term commitment, as the motivation is personal and internal.
- Extrinsic motivation provides immediate rewards and recognition.
- Overuse of extrinsic motivation can undermine the strength of intrinsic motivation.
Common misconception
Intrinsic motivation is always the best type of motivation.
Extrinsic motivation has its time and place, particularly with short term goals or with very young people. Intrinsic is much better when long term commitment and persistence is required.
Keywords
Intrinsic motivation - the drive that comes from within- e.g. for pride, for satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, for self-worth
Extrinsic motivation - the drive to perform well or to win in order to gain external rewards (e.g. prizes, money, praise)
Tangible - something that can be seen and touched, e.g. a trophy
Intangible - something that cannot be seen and touched e.g. praise
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