SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY LEARNING MODULE

Motivation & Athletic Commitment

Explore the psychological factors that encourage athletes to participate, persist and pursue meaningful goals.

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Module Overview

What you will explore

Explore the psychological factors that encourage athletes to participate, persist and pursue meaningful goals.

Key learning areas

  • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
  • self-determination
  • achievement motivation
  • commitment
  • motivation climate.

Learning approach

Study the concepts, examine relevant research, consider practical sporting examples and reflect on how psychological principles may apply across different sporting contexts.