Motivation
What is extrinsic motivation?
The motivation that comes from outside of us
Define self-confidence
A persons belief in themselves and their ability
Define arousal:
a state of excitement, alertness and readiness for action
What does mental imagery involve?
athletes preparing themselves to perform using imagery to visualise themselves performing the skill successfully.
What is a goal?
something an individual wants to achieve
Money or a trophy is an example of what?
Tangible Extrinsic motivation
The optimum confidence level leads to people being aware of their strengths and what they can achieve
True
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress = physiological & psychological tension
Anxiety = physical and emotional arousal associated with fear/worry
how does mental imagery make you more successful?
Improves concentration and motivation and builds confidence
Provides thoughts leading to positive performances
Helps lower arousal levels and increase confidence in abilities
How do you decrease arousal levels?
mindfulness/meditation, breathing control, progressive muscle relaxation
List 3 outcomes of intrinsic motivation:
Enjoyment, self-improvement, enhanced feeling of self-worth
What can overestimating your abilities lead to?
Frustration, disillusionment, decrease motivation, effort and commitment
What happens at low arousal?
People are lethargic and perform badly
True or false:
Less vivid imagery is more effective
false
what does SMART stand for
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time based
List 3 examples of intangible extrinsic motivation
praise, social status, recognition, glory
What are some methods to develop self-confidence?
Positive self-talk, positive posture, focus on own performance, following a routine, and focus on small immediate milestones.
True or False:
An energetic warm-up or a pep talk would decrease arousal
False
Different sports require different concentration demands. What is an example of a sport that requires a short burst of attention?
cricket, golf, shooting event, or athletic field events
What are the fundamental principles of sports psychology?
* arousal and anxiety
* attention and concentration
* mental imagery
* motivation and goal setting
List 4 ways you can enhance or improve motivation
Provide feedback, set realistic goals, collaborate, allow for success and competence, encourage competitiveness when appropriate, use reinforcement, empower athletes
What feeling, thoughts, focus and behaviour does overconfidence lead to?
Feelings - Blase, butterflies
Focus - Distracted, lack of focus on tasks
Behaviour - Arrogant, lack effort to push themselves, ignore advice
What kind of activities are better performed at high levels of arousal?
Explosive activities such as weight lifting, sprinting or shot put
what is flow?
what is the difference between short term and long term goals?
short term requires small amounts of effort and little planning or change, whereas long term goals require large amounts of effort and planning