Sports Psychology Motivation

What is one of the learning objectives related to 'Motivation' in sports performance?

• Define 'Motivation' with reference to its effect on sports performance.

• Define 'Motivation' with reference to its effect on academic performance.

• Define 'Motivation' with reference to its effect on social interactions.

• Define 'Motivation' with reference to its effect on dietary habits.

How can motivation be defined?

• The drive to succeed or achieve something

• The desire to relax and do nothing

• The need to eat and sleep

• The urge to play video games

What is one of the effects that motivation can have according to the learning material?

• It can improve sporting performance

• It can make you sleepy

• It can make you hungry

• It can make you forgetful

What is one of the topics that will be looked at in the learning material?

• How to develop a motivational climate

• How to cook healthy meals

• How to manage time

• How to play a musical instrument

According to the Trait Centred view, what primarily determines an athlete's motivated behavior?

• The coach's training methods

• The athlete's personality, needs, and goals

• The athlete's diet and nutrition

• The athlete's physical strength

What term might coaches use to describe an athlete with a personal makeup that allows them to excel in sport?

• A natural talent

• A born winner

• A hard worker

• A team player

Which of the following is NOT considered a personal factor in participant motivation?

• Personality

• Needs

• Leader-coach style

• Interests

What are attributions in the context of sports?

• Explanations about why particular performances or behaviors have occurred

• The physical abilities of a performer

• The rules of a sport

• The equipment used in a sport

According to Bernard Weiner's model, what are the three dimensions used to understand the causes of behavior?

• Locus, stability, and controllability

• Speed, strength, and agility

• Height, weight, and age

• Skill, effort, and luck

What does the term "locus" refer to in Bernard Weiner's model?

• Whether the behavior was caused by internal or external factors

• Whether the behavior will happen again in the future

• Whether someone is able to change the outcome of an event by expending more effort

• The physical location of the event