CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 CommercePhysical EducationPsychology And Sports5 Marks
Question
Define motivation. Elucidate any five techniques of motivation.
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Answer
The term 'Motivation' is derived from the word 'Motive'. Motive is a combination of thought, feeling or condition that causes one to act. Techniques of Motivation:
Elaborate Arrangements of Competition: Elaborate arrangements of competition play a significant role in motivation. Sportspersons perform better in competition when the arrangements of competition are elaborate. Without extensive arrangements of competitions, good sportspersons also cannot perform well in such competitions.
Spectators: If there is a huge number of spectators, it will have a positive effect on the players. But its effectiveness depends upon the experience and maturity of athletes. If an inexperienced athlete participates in competition, which is full of spectators, then he wiII not be able to perform better in comparison to an experienced athlete. An inexperienced athlete is usually overpowered by fear.
Hypnotiffn: Motivation through hypnotism can be effective but, generally, it is discarded by the public. It has its scientific base. Several studies show its positive effects. Simple and direct strength may be improved through hypnotism if it is properly employed by a trained person.
Positive Attitude: For proper motivation, the coaches should try to encourage positive attitude among sportspersons. They should lay proper emphasis on 'can be' mindset of players. It means that players must think that they can achieve anything. They should remember that champions feet and hands are not made up of gold; they are made up of bones and flesh. So, they can also be the champions.
Motivational Music: It is particularly a good way to motivate sportspersons in training and prior to competition but it should be inspirational one. It can be performed during indoor training sessions. Fast music during circuit training and slow music during recovery period are appropriate. It is being used particularly in indoor games in western countries. It increases work output and reduces perceived exertion.
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