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)
