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IB Sports, Exercise & Health Science: C.3 · Motivation

Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, goal setting. 1 subtopics, 4 key terms.

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In this topic: C.3.1

C.3.1Motivation and goal setting

Intrinsic motivation: Doing an activity for enjoyment or satisfaction.
Extrinsic motivation: Doing an activity for external rewards or to avoid punishment.
Self-determination theory: Motivation is highest when needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness are met.
Task vs ego orientation: Judging success by personal improvement vs by beating others.

Extrinsic rewards can increase motivation, but controlling rewards may reduce intrinsic motivation (overjustification).

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Exam tip: Process and performance goals are more controllable than outcome goals, so they reduce anxiety.