Motivation and Achievement Motivation

What Motivation and Achievement Motivation covers

Motivation and Achievement Motivation is examined in Paper 2, Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. It covers intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Atkinson's model: need to achieve and need to avoid failure, incentive value and probability of success and achievement goal theory and approach behaviour.

The 4 subtopics

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• Intrinsic and extrinsic motivationIntrinsic and extrinsic motivation, tangible and intangible rewards, using rewards well, and balancing motivation with arousal.Open →
• Atkinson's model: need to achieve and need to avoid failureAtkinson's model of achievement motivation, the need to achieve and the need to avoid failure, and how each type behaves in competition.Open →
• Incentive value and probability of successProbability of success and incentive value, worked comparisons of races, how Nach and Naf performers respond, and how a coach alters the situation.Open →
• Achievement goal theory and approach behaviourAchievement goal theory, outcome-orientated and task-orientated goals, and developing approach behaviour through reinforcement and feedback.Open →

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Commonly confused

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• Intrinsic motivation vs Extrinsic motivation

  Intrinsic motivation: a drive to take part that comes from within, such as enjoyment. Extrinsic motivation: a drive to take part that comes from rewards given by other people.

• Tangible reward vs Intangible reward

  Tangible reward: a physical prize that can be touched, such as a medal. Intangible reward: a non-physical prize, such as praise or applause.

• Need to achieve vs Need to avoid failure

  Need to achieve: a personality drive that seeks challenge and pride in success. Need to avoid failure: a personality drive rooted in fear of losing and shame.

Questions from this topic

Each one with the model answer underneath.

1. 1

   What is motivation?

   Model answer

   Motivation is the drive to succeed, made up of the internal and external forces that direct behaviour. Motivation affects both the direction and the intensity of effort.

2. 2

   What is intrinsic motivation?

   Model answer

   Intrinsic motivation is the drive that comes from within the performer. The performer takes part for enjoyment, satisfaction, pride or a sense of achievement.

3. 3

   Give two examples of intrinsic motivation in sport.

   Model answer

   A climber takes part for the thrill and challenge of reaching the top. A swimmer trains for the satisfaction of beating a personal best.

4. 4

   What is extrinsic motivation?

   Model answer

   Extrinsic motivation is the drive that comes from outside the performer. The drive comes from rewards or approval given by other people.

5. 5

   What is a tangible reward?

   Model answer

   A tangible reward is a physical reward that can be touched. Medals, trophies, certificates and prize money are tangible rewards.

6. 6

   What is an intangible reward?

   Model answer

   An intangible reward is a non-physical reward that cannot be touched. Praise, applause, recognition and positive feedback are intangible rewards.

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What does Motivation and Achievement Motivation cover in AQA A-Level Physical Education?

4 subtopics: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, atkinson's model: need to achieve and need to avoid failure, incentive value and probability of success and achievement goal theory and approach behaviour. Each one has its own page with questions and model answers.

How is Motivation and Achievement Motivation organised?

By the AQA 7582 specification, subtopic by subtopic, so it matches the order you are taught it in.