Discuss why intrinsic motivation is generally considered more sustainable than extrinsic motivation for long-term sport participation. (6 marks)
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*PEEL – Solution is structured using separate PEEL methods for each side of the argument; [P] Identify the point, [E] expand on the point with a link to question asked, [Ev] apply evidence/examples, [L] linking sentence back to question.
Intrinsic motivation is more sustainable for long-term participation:
- [P] Intrinsic motivation self-perpetuates through internal satisfaction.
- [E] Athletes continue participating because they enjoy the activity itself, regardless of external rewards.
- [Ev] Masters swimmers train daily for decades simply because they love being in the water.
- [L] Therefore, intrinsic motivation provides sustainable drive for long-term sport involvement.
- [P] Internal motivation promotes deeper skill development.
- [E] Athletes focus on mastering techniques for personal satisfaction rather than prizes.
- [Ev] Rock climbers spend years perfecting routes purely for the challenge and accomplishment.
- [L] This self-directed improvement maintains lifelong engagement in sport.
Extrinsic motivation can support participation in some cases:
- [P] External rewards effectively initiate sport participation.
- [E] Prizes and recognition attract beginners who later develop intrinsic motivation.
- [Ev] Children start playing soccer for trophies but continue as adults for enjoyment.
- [L] Thus, extrinsic motivation serves as a gateway to long-term participation.
- [P] Some athletes thrive on external validation throughout careers.
- [E] Professional athletes maintain high performance driven by contracts and sponsorships.
- [Ev] Olympic athletes train intensively for medals and national recognition for decades.
- [L] Therefore, extrinsic motivation can sustain participation when rewards remain meaningful and achievable.
*PEEL – Solution is structured using separate PEEL methods for each side of the argument; [P] Identify the point, [E] expand on the point with a link to question asked, [Ev] apply evidence/examples, [L] linking sentence back to question.
Intrinsic motivation is more sustainable for long-term participation:
- [P] Intrinsic motivation self-perpetuates through internal satisfaction.
- [E] Athletes continue participating because they enjoy the activity itself, regardless of external rewards.
- [Ev] Masters swimmers train daily for decades simply because they love being in the water.
- [L] Therefore, intrinsic motivation provides sustainable drive for long-term sport involvement.
- [P] Internal motivation promotes deeper skill development.
- [E] Athletes focus on mastering techniques for personal satisfaction rather than prizes.
- [Ev] Rock climbers spend years perfecting routes purely for the challenge and accomplishment.
- [L] This self-directed improvement maintains lifelong engagement in sport.
Extrinsic motivation can support participation in some cases:
- [P] External rewards effectively initiate sport participation.
- [E] Prizes and recognition attract beginners who later develop intrinsic motivation.
- [Ev] Children start playing soccer for trophies but continue as adults for enjoyment.
- [L] Thus, extrinsic motivation serves as a gateway to long-term participation.
- [P] Some athletes thrive on external validation throughout careers.
- [E] Professional athletes maintain high performance driven by contracts and sponsorships.
- [Ev] Olympic athletes train intensively for medals and national recognition for decades.
- [L] Therefore, extrinsic motivation can sustain participation when rewards remain meaningful and achievable.