Explain the role of motivation in enhancing a sports performance

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Explain the role of motivation in enhancing a sports performance

One of the main ways to enhance a sporting performance is through motivation. Psychologically, the first element everyone needs in order to take the next step forward has to be motivation because without this crucial factor, no one would ever achieve their goal.

Sage said that 'motivation is the internal mechanisms and external stimuli which arouse and direct our behaviour. There are two types of motivation.

* Intrinsic Motivation- this is where internal forces drive us to perform. E.g. emotional feelings and personal accomplishments.

* Extrinsic Motivation- where external forces drive us to perform. E.g. prizes and money.

Biddell said that performers who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to participate in a sport for a longer time period than those who are not.

In the premier league to measure players 'performance' they use Prozone. This is a method introduced to measure every detail of a player's performance. It measures from how far they run to how many shots they have in one game. This involves cameras being placed around the premier league grounds so that it allows every aspect of