orcement, feedback and goal setting are ways that can instill motivation in a young athlete. Adolescents are influenced by their peers, parents, and the social factors that surround them. These aspects shape the behavior of these youths and affect their motivation towards athletics. Some of the main reasons why female adolescents engaged in sports activities were to make friends, keep existing friends, or a combination of both. However, it is important to note that the athletes who had a greater history of sports participation were more strongly oriented towards their performance. These athletes also required less support and reinforcement from coaches and team mates than did athletes from a less sports oriented background. This indicates that less experienced players require extra encouragement and support than do more experienced players. Therefore, some emphasis on the social aspects of being on a team should be encouraged.Friday, April 17, 2009
Motivation 101
Motivation is necessary for developing and performing athletic skills. It is what drives an athlete to successfully acquire a skill through through long and hard practices. Although motivation can be difficult to achieve, attention to social influences and using techniques of reinf
orcement, feedback and goal setting are ways that can instill motivation in a young athlete. Adolescents are influenced by their peers, parents, and the social factors that surround them. These aspects shape the behavior of these youths and affect their motivation towards athletics. Some of the main reasons why female adolescents engaged in sports activities were to make friends, keep existing friends, or a combination of both. However, it is important to note that the athletes who had a greater history of sports participation were more strongly oriented towards their performance. These athletes also required less support and reinforcement from coaches and team mates than did athletes from a less sports oriented background. This indicates that less experienced players require extra encouragement and support than do more experienced players. Therefore, some emphasis on the social aspects of being on a team should be encouraged.
orcement, feedback and goal setting are ways that can instill motivation in a young athlete. Adolescents are influenced by their peers, parents, and the social factors that surround them. These aspects shape the behavior of these youths and affect their motivation towards athletics. Some of the main reasons why female adolescents engaged in sports activities were to make friends, keep existing friends, or a combination of both. However, it is important to note that the athletes who had a greater history of sports participation were more strongly oriented towards their performance. These athletes also required less support and reinforcement from coaches and team mates than did athletes from a less sports oriented background. This indicates that less experienced players require extra encouragement and support than do more experienced players. Therefore, some emphasis on the social aspects of being on a team should be encouraged.
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I am in total agreement with you on motivation. It can be established through their individual performance and really are into the game. While others just like to be in the game to establish friendship. I do not agree with you though on how the less experienced players needing more encouragment that the more experienced players. Treating others the same will make the player no matter how experienced feel equal and doesn't feel like they get specail treatment for being new. That alone will drive them to do better so that they can standout among the crowd!
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ReplyDeleteI like this post because I can relate to it. I myself am an athlete and motivation is a critical peace that allows an athlete to become successful. I have to agree with shaun though, because every athlete begins as an inexperienced one. If you as an athlete feel that you are not as good as others, that is more than enough motivation in order to become better and improve yourself. I like your group's blog, it looks very catchy and professional.
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