Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture 2: Lecture 2 Motivation

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From the latin movere = to move. A theoretical construct (not a directly observable phenomenon) Selection watching tv motivates u to do what they were doing. Persistence how well do we persist, even if we lose or get injured. Of behavior, learning or performance in an activity. Definition: the directions (approach/avoid) and intensity (high/low) of one"s effort. Some motivational factors can be easily changed while others are more difficult to influence. eg: if its raining just say you"ll run on a track inside. Guidelines: both the situation and personal traits motivate participants. It is important for the leader to understand what motivates a participant (why"re they there?) Multiple motives (there cuz ur good and cuz ur friends are there) Competing motives (wanna be there but wanna avoid pressured situations) Shared & or unique motives (want to win)

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What motivates people? Why are people motivated? What motivates you on the job? Is it the same thing that motivates your peers? Why does a person go through all the scrutiny and open their lives to the public to run for public office? Why did Joe Gibbs return to the NFL after already winning the Super Bowl a couple of times and having a huge success as a NASCAR owner to again coach the Washington Redskins? Why do these people do this? For money? For power? For achievement? For self-satisfaction?

Our authorsâ state in chapter 3 that the study of motivation assists leaders to understand what prompts people to innate action. What influences their choices of action, and why they persist in that action over time? And they do this by presenting three classic content motivation theories, reinforcement and equity theories, and the carrot and stick approach to motivation, the concept of empowerment.

Post your response on the Discussion Board. Your response should be a minimum of 300 words, grammatically sound, and free from spelling errors. Be sure to comment or respond to at least two of you classmates' postings.

Discussion question: What is your motivation theory? What major methods, techniques, and so on, do you plan to use on the job as a manager to increase motivation and performance?

4. Nicole had to go holiday shopping with a bad cold. Her runny nose, headache and sneezing caused her to make her selections quickly without paying attention to quality of her purchases. Nicole's purchase behaviour was the result of influences. a) situational b) personal c) socio-cultural d) motivational e) health-related

there are four key elements to weight loss and weight management: motivation, calorie reduction, exercise, and behavior change. Individuals often pick a start date and are very motivated as they begin to improve their diet and exercise habits. Over time, the new behaviors may become more difficult and many people fall back to their old ways. Quite often, the reason for this is that the key element of behavior change has been overlooked.

1)Aside from physical activity, which TWO food or behavior related bullet points do you think might help you or someone you know?

2) Discuss the TWO bullet points you selected. Your work should be written with careful thought and should not be brief or generalized. Most tips are useful for both weight loss and maintenance of healthy weight.

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