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Situation –Centered
Motivation is determined primarily by the situation
The athlete enjoys one type of training over another
Views on Motivation
Interactional View
Most widely endorsed
The best way to understand motivation is to examine
how the factor of traits and situations interact.
Interactional Model of Motivation
Personal Situational
Interaction
Factors Factors
•Coach’s Style
•Personality •Facilities
•Needs •W-L Records
•Interests •Style of Play
•Goals
Participant Motivation
Using Interactional Motivation
MOTIVATION TYPE THE COMPETITIVE SITUATION
ALONE ON A TEAM
Behavioral Tendencies
Approach Success or Avoid Failure
Emotional Reactions
Focus on pride/shame on success/failure
Theories of Achievement Motivation
Attribution Theory
Focuses on how people explain their successes and
failures
internal to him/herself
Locus of Control – what can be controlled/not controlled
Theories of Achievement Motivation
Achievement Goal Theory
Goals and perception are the main factors in
Motivation
Goals
Outcome orientation: Defeating others
Perceived Ability
How does a person think they compare
Theories of Achievement Motivation
Competence Motivation Theory
People are motivated to feel worthy or competent and
such feelings are the primary determinants of
motivation.
Feedback and reinforcement affect self esteem and
perceived competence/control