The Role of Motivation in Sport and Exercise

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the role of motivation in sport and exercise, including different types of motivation, factors that influence motivation, and the impact of motivation on performance and well-being.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of motivation commonly found in sport and exercise?

  1. Intrinsic motivation

  2. Extrinsic motivation

  3. Amotivation

  4. Achievement motivation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amotivation is characterized by a lack of motivation or drive, whereas intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and achievement motivation are all types of motivation that can influence sport and exercise behavior.

According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is NOT a type of autonomous motivation?

  1. Intrinsic motivation

  2. Integrated regulation

  3. Identified regulation

  4. External regulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

External regulation is a type of controlled motivation in which behavior is driven by external rewards or punishments, whereas intrinsic motivation, integrated regulation, and identified regulation are all types of autonomous motivation.

Which of the following factors is NOT likely to influence a person's motivation to participate in sport or exercise?

  1. Personal goals and values

  2. Social support

  3. Perceived competence

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While genetics may play a role in certain aspects of physical performance, it is not a direct determinant of motivation to participate in sport or exercise.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of intrinsic motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Increased enjoyment and satisfaction

  2. Enhanced performance

  3. Greater persistence and effort

  4. Reduced risk of burnout


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While intrinsic motivation is generally associated with positive outcomes, it does not directly reduce the risk of burnout, which is more closely linked to factors such as excessive pressure and unrealistic expectations.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for enhancing intrinsic motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Providing opportunities for autonomy and choice

  2. Offering positive feedback and reinforcement

  3. Setting challenging but achievable goals

  4. Using punishment or threats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using punishment or threats is a form of controlled motivation that can undermine intrinsic motivation and lead to negative consequences.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of low motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Decreased performance

  2. Increased risk of injury

  3. Reduced enjoyment and satisfaction

  4. Improved self-esteem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low motivation in sport and exercise is typically associated with negative outcomes, such as decreased performance, increased risk of injury, and reduced enjoyment and satisfaction.

Which of the following is NOT a type of extrinsic motivation that can be used to enhance motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Tangible rewards (e.g., money, trophies)

  2. Social recognition and praise

  3. Positive feedback and reinforcement

  4. Autonomy and choice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Autonomy and choice are aspects of intrinsic motivation, not extrinsic motivation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of extrinsic motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Increased participation and adherence

  2. Enhanced performance

  3. Greater enjoyment and satisfaction

  4. Development of intrinsic motivation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Extrinsic motivation can be effective in promoting participation and performance, but it does not directly lead to the development of intrinsic motivation.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for enhancing extrinsic motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Offering tangible rewards for achieving specific goals

  2. Providing social recognition and praise for effort and improvement

  3. Creating a supportive and encouraging environment

  4. Allowing athletes to choose their own goals and activities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing athletes to choose their own goals and activities is a strategy for enhancing intrinsic motivation, not extrinsic motivation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of overemphasis on extrinsic motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Reduced intrinsic motivation

  2. Increased pressure and anxiety

  3. Burnout

  4. Enhanced performance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Overemphasis on extrinsic motivation can lead to negative consequences such as reduced intrinsic motivation, increased pressure and anxiety, and burnout, but it is not directly associated with enhanced performance.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in the development of achievement motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Personal goals and values

  2. Social comparison and feedback

  3. Perceived competence and self-efficacy

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics may influence certain aspects of physical performance, but it is not a direct determinant of achievement motivation, which is shaped by psychological and social factors.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of achievement motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Increased effort and persistence

  2. Enhanced performance

  3. Greater enjoyment and satisfaction

  4. Reduced risk of injury


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Achievement motivation is generally associated with positive outcomes such as increased effort, persistence, and performance, but it does not directly reduce the risk of injury.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for enhancing achievement motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Setting challenging but achievable goals

  2. Providing positive feedback and reinforcement for effort and improvement

  3. Creating a supportive and encouraging environment

  4. Using punishment or threats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using punishment or threats is a form of controlled motivation that can undermine achievement motivation and lead to negative consequences.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of low achievement motivation in sport and exercise?

  1. Decreased effort and persistence

  2. Reduced performance

  3. Increased risk of injury

  4. Enhanced enjoyment and satisfaction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Low achievement motivation is typically associated with negative outcomes such as decreased effort, persistence, and performance, and is not directly linked to enhanced enjoyment and satisfaction.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in the development of task orientation in sport and exercise?

  1. Emphasis on personal improvement and skill development

  2. Focus on competition and winning

  3. Perceived competence and self-efficacy

  4. Social comparison and feedback


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Task orientation is characterized by an emphasis on personal improvement and skill development, rather than a focus on competition and winning.

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