Motivation

Psychology of sports performance.

Aim & Objectives

Aim: By the end of this session students will:

Define motivation and the different types of motivation.

Objectives: By the end of this session student will:

Describe motivation and how it affect sport. Identify the different types of motivation. Explain how motivation can affect sports

performance.

Motivation

Why does someone prefer rock-climbing to hockey?

Are there different reasons for competing?Why do marathon runners continue despite

pain?Why do people want to improve their skills? In other words, what motivates people?

Motivation

Most definitions of motivation refer to the drive to take part in some form of activity and persisting in that activity.

‘Motive – the desire to fulfil a need’ (Cox, 1988)

‘the internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct behaviour’ (Sage, 1977)

Task

What motivated you start playing sport?_____________________

Why do you still play your sport? Is it because: -1. You want to win medals?2. You want to reach your full potential?3. You want to play in a good team?4. You like the feel of when you are winning.

Motivation.

Motivation is an interesting factor in sports psychology because it is one of the most controllable aspects.

Alex Ferguson and Rafa Benitez's are two managers who are good examples of motivators of people.

Liverpool were losing 3-0 at half-time. However, the team come out with significantly different performance that shown great deal of motivation.

Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

‘Those who are intrinsically motivated engage in an activity for the pleasure and satisfaction they experience while learning, exploring or trying to understand something new.’ Weinberg and Gould, 2003.

Intrinsic motivation.

Initially, most people are motivated by intrinsic factors such as fun and enjoyment.

What motivated you to first play your sport?

What do think intrinsic motivation includes?

Intrinsic motivations includes: -

Fun Pleasure, Enjoyment, Feelings of self-worth, Excitement, Self-mastery.

Extrinsic motivation.

‘Those who are extrinsically motivated engage in the activity because of the valued outcome rather than the interest in the activity solely for itself.’

(Weinberg & Gould, 2003)

Extrinsic motivation External stimuli can be

called extrinsic motivation. They come from outside

sources. If you became a

professional sports person, what would be the think that keeps you playing?

What are extrinsic factors?

This could be: Recognition Praise from other

people such as our coach, friends or family.

Crowd who supports us. Trophies Medals Prizes Records Money.

Task

Consider each of the following statements made by athletes as to why they are motivated, and decide whether it is intrinsic or extrinsic motivation factor .

I want to win medals, I want to earn an England cap, I want to reach my full potential, I want to make money, I want to play in a good team, I want to play in front of large

crowds, I want to give the public enjoyment, I want to feel good about my

performance, I want to be recognised by the

public for my ability. I want to feel mastery in my own

ability.

Motivation

Intrinsic motivation I want to reach my full

potential, I want to play in a good

team, I want to give the public

enjoyment, I want to feel good about

my performance, I want to feel mastery in my

own ability

Extrinsic motivation I want to win medals, I want to earn an England

cap, I want to make money, I want to play in front of

large crowds, I want to be recognised by

the public for my ability.

Aim & Objectives

Aim: By the end of this session students will:

Define motivation and the different types of motivation.

Objectives: By the end of this session student will:

Describe motivation and how it affect sport. Identify the different types of motivation. Explain how motivation can affect sports

performance.