Successful coaches' views on motivation and motivational strategies

Motivation is an essential aspect of athletic performance. Intrinsic motivation is described as engaging in an activity purely for the pleasure and satisfaction derived from doing an activity. Meanwhile, extrinsic motivation leads to engagement in an activity as a means to an end for some external r...

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Published in:Journal of physical education, recreation & dance recreation & dance, 2003-10, Vol.74 (8), p.44
Main Authors: Hansen, Brent, Wade, Gilbert, Hamel, Tim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Awards
Coaches & managers
Incentives
Motivation
Motivation Techniques
Personality
Sports psychology
Team Sports
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Summary:Motivation is an essential aspect of athletic performance. Intrinsic motivation is described as engaging in an activity purely for the pleasure and satisfaction derived from doing an activity. Meanwhile, extrinsic motivation leads to engagement in an activity as a means to an end for some external reward. Details on what motivation mean to coaches and what strategies they use to motivate their athletes are presented.
ISSN:0730-3084
2168-3816