Motivation
Motivation = internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct our behaviour
Intrinsic Motivation:
internal drives to participate or do well
internal mechanisms which arouse and direct our behaviour
Examples:
fun/ enjoyment
satisfaction
a love for the sport
personal accomplishment
pride
Extrinsic Motivation:
external drive and comes in the form of rewards, as opposed to internal feelings
Examples:
medals/ trophies
prize money
salary/ wage
recognition
to please a significant other
Advantages | Disadvantages | |
Intrinsic | - more valuable - do it for yourself - self-sufficient - encourages lifelong participation in sport | - may not be enough to maintain motivation - not useful for cognitive performers |
Extrinsic | - improve confidence - bigger impact | - could undermine intrinsic Motivation - could lose motivation if extrinsic factors are removed |