“Chariots of Fire Link”
(cool runnings)
There will be 2 parts to this assignment. (10 pts each) This assignment focuses on taking the content and making sure you can make an application to your current situation (coaching, teaching or administration) or soon to be future coaching position.
1. Motivation: I will often say to my athletes if I promised to give you a million dollars if you will be on time or give great effort or register for classes, etc, would you be more motivated to complete the task. This is not meant to motivate extrinsicly, but rather to get them to understand motivation is about “CHOICE”. What concepts in the chapter validates the concept of “Choice” for Motivation to occur?
2. Self-Determination Theory: After watching the videos above (Honor God and Cool Runnings), please describe each character in the videos and determine where they are on the continuum . Please be specific on why you see them at that place and what characteristics make it clear on their placement. Please discuss what can be done to change their place on the continuum.