5.5.3 Impact of motivation on performance

• What is intrinsic motivation driven by?

  Enjoyment or satisfaction
• How does goal setting affect motivation?

  Provides direction and purpose
• What is the impact of high motivation on sports performance?

  Increased effort and focus
• What happens to motivation if extrinsic rewards are removed or inconsistent?

  It decreases significantly
• Apathy and avoidance are signs of low motivation in sports.


  True
• Extrinsic motivation can lead to decreased motivation if rewards are removed.


  True
• There are two main types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic
• Intrinsic motivation is considered more beneficial for long-term sports performance than extrinsic motivation.


  True
• Match the factor with its positive impact on motivation:

  Goal Setting ↔️ Increases effort and perseverance

  Feedback ↔️ Builds confidence and self-awareness

  Social Support ↔️ Boosts morale and commitment
• Intrinsic motivation often results in long-term improvement and a stronger commitment to the sport
• Enthusiasm, perseverance, and commitment are characteristics of high motivation
• Intrinsic motivation often results in long-term improvement and a stronger commitment to the sport
• Goals should be challenging enough to push the athlete but not too difficult to achieve.


  True
• How do specific goals help athletes focus their efforts?

  By providing clear direction
• Intrinsic motivation leads to sustained effort and commitment in sports.

  True
• Extrinsic motivation may undermine long-term engagement in sports.


  True
• Low motivation in sports leads to reduced effort and poorer performance
• High motivation drives athletes to persist through challenges and excel in training and competitions.

  True
• Steps in SCA goal setting

  1️⃣ Set specific goals

  2️⃣ Make goals challenging

  3️⃣ Ensure goals are achievable
• Achievable goals boost confidence and commitment in athletes.


  True
• What is the vicarious experience in sports self-efficacy?

  Observing others succeed
• How do internal attributions impact motivation and performance?

  Enhance motivation and performance
• What is motivation in the context of sports?

  Drive or desire to act
• Which type of motivation is considered more beneficial for long-term sports performance?

  Intrinsic motivation
• Steps to cultivate high motivation in sports

  1️⃣ Set clear and challenging goals

  2️⃣ Provide constructive feedback

  3️⃣ Create a supportive environment
• Social support boosts morale and commitment
• Match the motivational factor with its positive impact:

  Goal Setting ↔️ Increases effort and perseverance

  Feedback ↔️ Builds confidence and self-awareness

  Social Support ↔️ Boosts morale and commitment
• Enthusiasm, perseverance, and commitment are characteristics of high motivation.
• How does extrinsic motivation affect performance in sports?

  Provides short-term boosts
• What does self-efficacy refer to in sports psychology?

  Confidence in ability
• Order the key elements that affect self-efficacy:

  1️⃣ Past Performance

  2️⃣ Vicarious Experience

  3️⃣ Verbal Persuasion

  4️⃣ Emotional Arousal
• Vicarious experience involves observing others perform the task successfully.

  True
• Attribution theory explains how individuals interpret the causes of their own and others' behavior
• Fostering positive, internal attributions can improve motivation and performance.


  True
• High motivation leads to increased effort, improved concentration, and achieving personal bests.


  True
• What is the primary conclusion drawn from the case studies of athletes influenced by motivation?

  Motivation impacts sports performance
• What is motivation defined as in the context of sports psychology?

  Drive or desire to act
• Extrinsic motivation arises from external factors, such as rewards or recognition
• Constructive feedback helps athletes understand their progress and areas for improvement
• Low motivation in sports can lead to reduced effort and decreased focus.


  True