This essay will discuss three different theories of motivation and how they can be used to influence people within Sport and Fitness environments. Looking at the application of these theories and how motivation is affected will help achieve better performance in that environment. Getting the best out of people in Sport and Fitness environments is paramount to achieving optimal performance. Therefore, having a sound knowledge of motivation will help to develop individual and team performance. This essay will look at the trait centred view, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and Weiner’s attribution theory (Weiner, 1985) and how they can be applied to Sport and Fitness environments.
Steven Botto SPM 275 Assignment 1 1/29/2013 1. Define critical thinking and explain the benefits of applying critical thinking skills to important issues in sport management. * Critical thinking means different things to different people, its creative thinking depending on the situation. The benefits of applying critical thinking skills to important issues in sport management are that you could use the Sponge approach vs. Panning for gold approach to better figure out your situation. 2.
Sport and exercise psychology can be applied to a broad population base, such as elite or recreational athletes, youth, older adults, physically and/or mentally disabled, and chronic disease. Why Sport and Exercise Psychology at McGill? Since Sport and Exercise Psychology are regarded as two separate sub-disciplines, McGill University offers distinct concentrations within the graduate degree. A graduate degree in either sport or exercise psychology will help prepare you for a range of truly stimulating career options in teaching, research, coaching, consulting, or allied health. Sport Psychology focuses on coaching psychology, youth involvement and development, sport-specific personality, motivation, arousal, anxiety, stress, aggression, group cohesion, psychological skills, and gender issues.
“It is clear that motivation for sport participation is linked more closely to intrinsic reasons (i.e., challenge, social recognition, and enjoyment), whereas motivation for exercise is tied to more extrinsic reasons (i.e., appearance, health pressures, stress management, and social recognition)” (2005). Numerous other studies have been conducted on the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations to exercise. Some studies have studied the importance of just intrinsic motivators and other studies have researched using just extrinsic motivators. The common finding was that both intrinsic motivators and extrinsic motivators need to be strong to keep the behavior occurring for a long period of time. Interestingly, "individuals who have extrinsic reasons for beginning to exercise may eventually develop intrinsic motivations to exercise over time because their motives have become internalized" (Maltby and Day,
There are different schools of thought on the practice of visualization or mental imagery when it comes to the impact it has on the success of sports performance. Cognitive and structuralist approaches accept that mental imagery or visualization can serve as a substitute for actually performing the activity. However the behaviorist’s disagree with this approach. This paper will discuss the practice of visualization and mental imagery and the impact it has on the success of sports performance. It will show whether this practice is considered “pop psychology” or if there is research that supports its validity.
This would be the cognitive element of the triadic model as this is what the person believes. A method that can be used to change this is the persuasive communication technique. It requires a person of high status to give the relevant message to the young person. For example the young person could be educated in the short and long term benefits of participating in sport including mental, physical and social reasons. However, it is important that these reasons link closely to the young person in order to be able to relate and appreciate these reasons.
Objects relations theory affects among other things such as consistent emotional closeness and stability in relationships with significant others. Humanistic psychology on the other hand helps me choose on the most important issues affecting my life. I am able to evaluate the most pressing matters and be able to deal with difficult situations in an effective manner. This theory also helps me understand that I am a person of great potential and that my characteristics are what define me and help realize self
It is important that coaches understand what values they wish to instill in their athletes. What types of characteristics and skills does the coach want the athlete to posses when they leave the program? To me the value of coaching young athletes is extremely rewarding. The opportunity for me to give to these athletes what all my coaches gave
Initially, sport psychology was used as a catalyst to enhance athletic performance. There is a growing awareness of specific psychological risk factors that are associated with athletic performance. More frequently mental health professionals
(develops better cooperation skills) HOW does playing sports benefit people? (develops better coordination, and better overall health) WHICH people benefit from playing sports? (for children) Asking questions about the topic is a great way to find more specific information, since it narrows the topic. Playing sports is beneficial for children because it helps them develop better cooperation skills, better coordination, and better overall health. * Notice that I have beefed up my vocabulary a bit by changing “really good” to