BY: DR ANU SHARMADEPTT OF PHY EDUG.C.G-11, Chandigarh

Motivation is key to Accomplishment- be it in academics-or in physical activities or sports

Definitions

By Morgan and King: “Motivation refers to state within a person or an animal that drives behaviour towards some goal.”Crooks and Stein: Motivation can be defined as “any condition that might energize and direct our actions.”Sage: “Motivation can be defined simply as the direction and intensity of one’s efforts.”B.C.Rai: “Motivation is a psychological and physical condition that cause one to expend efforts to satisfy needs and wants.”

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INTRINSIC MOTIVATION-NATURAL URGE,INNER APPETITE OR INHERENT INTEREST.

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Extrinsic MotivationExtrinsic Motivation

External pullAttractionsForcesIncentives

Methods of Motivation

Knowing your athleteInnovative curriculumTeacher as motivatorFreedom to beginnersLearning the whole act EquipmentEnvironmental factorsVariety and novelty in activityLength / Duration of practiceAssigning well defined roles Grading Records of success and achievementsRole of mass and media

Methods of Motivation

Identifying incentive factors Level of aspiration /Goal settingReinforcement (rewards or punishment)Praise ,appreciation and criticismScholarshipCompetitionSuccess and failureFeedbackSelf appraisalSocial setting / social pressureShared responsibilities

Importance of Motivation in Physical Education & Sports

Performance = Learning + Motivation

A Healthy body with motivation can race against the wind, can swim

against the current, can climb the highest mountain and still listen to "

The MUSIC in the SKIES !"