Motivation in Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE))
Revision Note
Written by: Cara Head
Reviewed by: Lára Marie McIvor
Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation in Sport
Motivation is an internal state of mind that causes us to act toward success or achievement
In sports, this may be to break a personal best, to win a trophy, to be named 'player of the match'
There are two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic
Intrinsic motivation | Extrinsic motivation |
|---|---|
From within - for pride or self-satisfaction and personal achievement | From another source - tangible or intangible |
Participants may set themselves a personal goal to achieve | Participants may want an external reward or recognition for their achievement |
Motivation is about the feeling after the goal has been achieved | Tangible rewards: certificates, medals or trophies Intangible rewards: applause, feedback from others, cheering |
Evaluation of the merits of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in sport
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are usually used together: participants may have pride (intrinsic) in their achievement of winning a trophy (extrinsic) in their race
Intrinsic motivation is deemed more effective than extrinsic motivation
It is more likely to lead to continued effort and participation in the sport
When extrinsic motivation is overused it can undermine the strength of the intrinsic motivation
Participants may forget why they started playing the sport in the first place and they may become distracted by rewards such as prizes
Participants may become reliant on extrinsic motivators such as rewards and may only take part if they are paid or receive recognition
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