Lecture 8 - Motivation for Movement

the psychological drive which arouses an individual to take action to achieve a desired goal. it involves biological, emotional, cognitive and/or social factors

if you are able to encourage (motivate) a weightlifter to workout at the gym 4 times per week, they will probably do it with great intensity. the intensity can increase even more if the direction is about an important competition

• Personality traits • external influences • interactional views

• describes motivation as something the athlete inherently possesses. • personal factors which predispose the athlete e.g. predisposed to inherently high or low motivation levels

Motivation levels that can be determined by the situation. e.g. Coach, weather, opposition, teammates, referee

Motivation level is determined by both personal factors and the situation - interaction - personality, self-esteem, expectations, goals, coaching style, spectator/social support, level of competition , teammates

the direction of behaviour reflects the individuals level of personal interest in a specific task or activity - important for psychologists to understand what drives behaviour and what maintains it

engaging in an activity for it’s own sake, without needing an obvious external incentive - sheer enjoyment from completing a goal of interest, or enjoying the processes that lead to the final outcome

being influenced by another person or situation to engage in activity, or to change your behaviour e.g trophies, prize money, social recognition, praise

• consider both traits and situations in motivating people • understand multiple motives for involvement • change the environment • enhance motivation • modify behaviour

pg 8 • Attribution theory • achievement goal theory • competence motivation theory

S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attainable/Achievable R - Realistic T - Timely

Imagery - imagine you performing a physical activity Self-talk - pep yourself up, instructions we give ourselves.