3.4 Motivation

Something inside each of us drives us to pursue something we see as desirable to have or achieve or drives us to achieve. That something is motivation For many it can be transitory force (only there sometimes) and for others it is a life long fire burning within them Can be a positive or negative force

Motivation is an internal energy force that determines all aspects of our behaviour it also impacts how we think feel and interact with others

Self determination has to do with the degree to which your behaviours are chosen and self initiated SDT had 3 innate needs that if met allow optimal function and growth 1) competence (seek to control the outcome and experience mastery) 2) relatedness (the universal want to interact be connect to and experience others) 3) autonomy (the universal urge to be causal agents of one’s own life and act in harmony with one’s integrated self

Positive motivation induces people to do work in the best possible manner and to improve their performance This type of motivation should be provided after the individual has displayed the desired behaviour Striving for a PB in performance is a positive reinforcer that all athletes can achieve PM enhances intrinsic motivation

Social reinforces - praise, smiles Material reinforces - trophies, medals, ribbons Activity reinforces - playing a game rather than drills, different position Special outings - pre game, team party

Aims at controlling the negative efforts of the activity and seeks to create a sense of fear for the athlete which they have to suffer for lack of good performance It is based on the concept that If an athlete fails in achieving the desired results they should be punished

Push up after mistake Demotion to lower grade Can be effective in the short term but typically backfire

Is derived internally or intrinsically self motivated Satisfaction from doing something well, feeling proud about what you have achieved and enjoying the activity for what it is Flow state - the highest level of intrinsic motivation. Complete immersion in an activity

Externally driven In the form of reward of recognition Tangible extrinsic awards - are rewards which can be measured or are definite such as money and medals Intangible extrinsic awards - are unquantifiable such as tv interviews and support from fans

Represents a lack of intention to engage in behaviour It is accompanied by feelings of incompetence and a lack of connection between one’s behaviour and expected outcome The athlete is neither intrinsically or extrinsically motivated and thus has feelings of incompetence and lack of control

Goal setting Extrinsic rewards Motivational music Positive self talk 1) TRF 2) mood related self talk 3) positive self affirmation statement