5.5.1 Intrinsic motivation

• What is intrinsic motivation?

  Enjoyment from within
• Give an example of intrinsic motivation in sports.

  Love of basketball
• Why might someone run for intrinsic motivation?

  Enjoy feeling fit
• Order the key characteristics of intrinsic motivation:

  1️⃣ Internal Reward

  2️⃣ Long-Lasting

  3️⃣ Focus on Enjoyment
• What are common extrinsic rewards in sports?

  Trophies, praise, money
• What is the key difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

  Internal vs external drive
• According to self-determination theory, autonomy is the need to feel in control of one's own behavior
• What are the three key factors of intrinsic motivation according to self-determination theory?

  Autonomy, competence, relatedness
• Match the factor with its impact on intrinsic motivation:

  Autonomy ↔️ Enhances intrinsic motivation

  Competence ↔️ Promotes feelings of effectiveness

  Relatedness ↔️ Fosters a sense of belonging
• Intrinsically motivated athletes are less likely to experience burnout
• Intrinsic motivation is more sustainable compared to extrinsic motivation.

  True
• Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal factors, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external pressures.

  True
• Sustained engagement in sports due to intrinsic motivation is more likely because of inherent enjoyment
• The internal reward of intrinsic motivation is satisfaction or enjoyment
• Intrinsic motivation involves doing something because it makes you feel good
• Intrinsic motivation is driven by satisfaction and enjoyment
• What type of motivation is more long-lasting?

  Intrinsic motivation
• Intrinsic motivation is driven by external pressures.

  False
• Order the sources of intrinsic motivation:

  1️⃣ Satisfaction

  2️⃣ Enjoyment

  3️⃣ Mastery
• What does competence in self-determination theory refer to?

  Feeling effective and capable
• The need to feel in control of one's own behavior and decisions is referred to as autonomy
• What is one of the benefits of intrinsic motivation in sports regarding athlete engagement?

  Sustained engagement
• What is the primary characteristic of intrinsic motivation?

  Internal drive
• Key sources of intrinsic motivation include inherent interest, challenge, and curiosity
• Match the factor with its impact on intrinsic motivation:

  Autonomy ↔️ Enhances motivation with control

  Competence ↔️ Promotes effectiveness

  Relatedness ↔️ Boosts motivation through belonging
• Intrinsic motivation tends to last longer than extrinsic motivation.

  True
• Intrinsic motivation focuses on external rewards like praise.

  False
• Match the activity with the motivation type:

  Playing basketball ↔️ Enjoyment of the game

  Running ↔️ Feeling fit and healthy

  Participating in sport ↔️ It is fun
• The sources of intrinsic motivation come from within the individual
• Extrinsic motivation often involves seeking money
• Intrinsic motivation is more sustainable than extrinsic motivation.


  True
• Relatedness involves fostering a collaborative environment.


  True
• Designing activities that are optimally challenging can help athletes feel a sense of competence.


  True
• Intrinsic motivation is linked to higher levels of psychological well-being.


  True
• What is the key difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

  Internal vs external drive
• What drives extrinsic motivation in contrast to intrinsic motivation?

  External rewards
• What type of environment undermines intrinsic motivation according to self-determination theory?

  Controlling environments
• Intrinsic motivation reduces the risk of emotional exhaustion and burnout in athletes.

  True