Elite sport performance/Motivation/Motivation summary

= Summary and go further =

This module has has addressed motivation and its importance in elite sport. Here are some takeaway messages:  Motivation can be both intrinsic or extrinsic. Some athletes are naturally motivated for competition whereas others need to develop this characteristic. Goal setting is a useful motivational strategy that should be developed and used regularly. Token rewards can be an effective way to motivate athletes, particularly for repetitive training drills. 

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Motivational theories
Psychological theories of motivation are only briefly touched upon in this course. Here are some useful resources for those who wish to explore the topic further:  Peak Performance Online has an interesting overview of motivation in sport. Self-Determination Theory is one of a number of motivational theories that underpin sport psychology. This one in particular focuses on extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. 

Expert commentary: Climbing Mount Everest
Listen to sport psychologist Dr Michael Lloyd describe how, for one athlete, motivation was likened to climbing Mount Everest &#x2013; a comparison that was taken quite literally and ultimately proved to be extremely effective.

 Download</li> </ul> Now try this:  What are your thoughts on Michael's insights about motivation?</li> Can you think of a metaphor (like Mount Everest) that would motivate an athlete. Describe its qualities?</li> </ul>

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