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Explain the role of motivation in enhancing a sports performance Motivation plays a key part in sport, without motivation, how can you get yourself to take part and play well in sport. Motivation is the internal mechanisms and external stimuli, which arouse and direct behavior. It is generally suggested that we have two basic motives that require fulfillment, our physiological and psychological needs. Each performer has differing needs that motivate them to participate, which fall into two broad categories:> Intrinsic Motivation - Involves gaining self-satisfaction or pride from achievements; the desire to challenge oneself; or simply the enjoyment of taking part, e.g. an individual, may decide to learn how to play squash as a form of recreation, to develop their fitness levels and to see if they can master the game.> Extrinsic Motivation - Involves receiving either tangible or intangible rewards. The former includes medals, cups, certificates or money, while...

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