Motivation Types

Motivation Types.

• What is intrinsic motivation?  

Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards. This means the person is motivated and driven to be successful by things such as family, fans, self mastery and for the passion for what they do.

• What are examples of intrinsic motivation?

Examples of  intrinsic motivation is when an athlete is constantly training and working on their game in order to exceed the best they possibly can. Another example of intrinsic motivation is, if an athlete is playing in the starting squad week in, week out and are considered one of the best in the club and is then offered more money at a bigger club than they're at but to sit on the bench, the athlete would refuse the deal in order to keep playing matches/games.

• What is Extrinsic motivation?

Extrinsic motivation is when an athlete takes part in sport for the external rewards. This means the athlete is only motivated to achieve things such as money, trophies and records. 

• What are examples of extrinsic motivation?

Examples of extrinsic motivation is where an athlete engages in sport not for the passion but as a way to pass time. They will take part only to break records and for money. For example, if an athlete refuses to take part because they will not get paid, this is extrinsic motivation.





Cristiano Ronaldo is motivated both intrinsically and extrinsically. His passion for football has given him the possibility to achieve extrinsic rewards such as multiple trophies and additionally allowed for him to break and also set records withing the sport.

Positives of having these qualities are, by being intrinsically motivated he has enabled his skill and performance levels to draw in all the rewards wanted from someone that is intrinsically motivated such as the love and respect from family, friends and fans. however, Cristiano Ronaldo has received some extrinsic rewards due to being intrinsically motivated.

Negatives are, Cristiano Ronaldo is looked upon as being to arrogant and cocky because of his intrinsic motivation this can lead to a drop in performance level if the negativity is absorbed by the athlete. In addition, because of the high level of performance Cristiano Ronaldo is known to produce, if he does not perform well for a few games, he is once again looked upon as a footballer that is just in the professional sport to earn money and not play to his highest ability.