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HMS, BM 2012 HSC 26

Describe TWO different types of motivation that can affect performance. Provide examples.   (3 marks)

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Any 2 of the following:

  • Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in activities for personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Athletes participate because they find the sport fulfilling and rewarding. For example, a swimmer training because they love moving through water.
  • Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or consequences driving participation. Athletes perform to gain prizes, recognition or avoid punishment. For example, a footballer training intensively to earn team selection.
  • Positive motivation drives athletes toward desired outcomes and rewards. Athletes work to achieve success, recognition or personal goals. For example, a tennis player practising serves to win upcoming tournaments and improve rankings.
  • Negative motivation involves avoiding undesirable consequences or failure. Athletes train to prevent disappointing coaches, teammates or losing selection. For example, a cyclist training harder to avoid being dropped from the racing team.
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Any 2 of the following:

  • Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in activities for personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Athletes participate because they find the sport fulfilling and rewarding. For example, a swimmer training because they love moving through water.
  • Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or consequences driving participation. Athletes perform to gain prizes, recognition or avoid punishment. For example, a footballer training intensively to earn team selection.
  • Positive motivation drives athletes toward desired outcomes and rewards. Athletes work to achieve success, recognition or personal goals. For example, a tennis player practising serves to win upcoming tournaments and improve rankings.
  • Negative motivation involves avoiding undesirable consequences or failure. Athletes train to prevent disappointing coaches, teammates or losing selection. For example, a cyclist training harder to avoid being dropped from the racing team.