Competitiveness and developing achievement motivation in young performers

Overview

Competitiveness and competitive trait anxiety, sport-specific competitiveness, NAch and NAF in different situations, developing achievement motivation in children, effort over results, role models and lifelong participation.

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1. 1

   What is competitiveness in sport?

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   Competitiveness is sport-specific achievement motivation. It is the desire to strive for success in competition.

2. 2

   How is competitiveness linked to competitive trait anxiety?

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   Performers high in competitive trait anxiety tend to see competition as threatening. Their fear can reduce their competitiveness.

3. 3

   Why is competitiveness described as sport-specific?

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   A performer may be highly competitive in one sport but not another. Achievement motivation depends on the setting.

4. 4

   How can a performer show high NAch in one situation and high NAF in another?

   Model answer

   Motivation changes with the task, opponent and pressure. A player may relish league matches but fear a cup final.

5. 5

   How can coaches develop achievement motivation in young children?

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   Coaches can give early success, praise effort and set realistic goals. Children then associate sport with achievement rather than failure.

6. 6

   Why should coaches of young children focus on effort rather than results?

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   Effort is controllable, so children feel they can improve. A focus on results can make children fear failure.

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