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An athlete motivated by avoiding punishment from a coach is showing:
Which type of motivation is most likely to support long-term adherence to sport and continued athlete development?
Which basic psychological need of self-determination theory is satisfied when a gymnast is given the freedom to choose their own music and choreography for a floor routine?
Self-determination theory places motivation on a continuum from amotivation to controlled (extrinsic) motivation to autonomous (intrinsic) motivation. In a study, 120 participants in a community sports programme were classified by their dominant type of motivation. The figure shows the percentage still active after 6 months, with error bars.
Using the figure, state the percentage of the autonomously motivated group still active after 6 months.
Using the figure, describe the relationship between the type of motivation and continued participation.
Distinguish between amotivation and autonomous (intrinsic) motivation.
Explain how a coach could use the three basic psychological needs to increase an athlete's intrinsic motivation.
Suggest why an intrinsically motivated athlete is more likely to persist than an extrinsically motivated athlete.
When an athlete is motivated by enjoyment and love of their sport, this is an example of: