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MOTIVATION



Motivation is anything that spurs, urges, propels, energizes, and pushes an individual to do something
REWARD
Reward is anything that comes after an action
INCENTIVES
An incentive is anything that comes before an action or an act
                                                                                                                                                           
TYPES OF MOTIVATION
1.     INSTRINSIC MOTIVATION
This is when an athlete is motivated to do something because of the love or joy he derives from doing it.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INSTRINSIC MOTIVATED ATHLETE
a.       Confidence
b.      Self esteem
c.       Satisfaction
d.      Joy of cheer
e.       Feeling of well being
f.        Self identity
g.       Whole hearted involvement


2.     EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION
This is when an athlete is motivated to do something because of money, prizes, physical gift, attention he will derive from doing it.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EXTRINSIC MOTIVATED ATHLETE
a.       For position seeking
b.      For recognition
c.       For attention
d.      For prizes
e.       For status
f.        For fame

3.     AMOTIVATION OR DEMOTIVATION
This is in-between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
                                                                                                                                                           
MOTIVATIONAL APPROACHES TO MAKE ATHLETES PERFORMANCE
1.      Constructive criticism
2.      Encouragement
3.      Give feedback
4.      Give incentives
5.      Knowledge of result
6.      Praises
7.      Punishment
8.      Reward
                                                                                                                                                           
FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE MOTIVATING AN ATHLETE
1.      Nature of competition
2.      Personality of the athlete
3.      Tangible rewards (e.g. money, medals, houses, cars, e.t.c)
4.      Intangible rewards (e.g. praises, a pat on the back, e.t.c)
5.      Encouragement
SOURCES CONTRIBUTING TO TOTAL LEVEL OF MOTIVATION
Carron (1980) identified the following sources contributing to the total level of motivation;
1.      Dimensions within the athletes. (athletes personal and individual goals)
2.      Dimensions within the competitive (competitive environment)
3.      The task dimensions. (nature of the task ahead)
4.      The results of performance dimension. (outcome of a competition)