Sunday, 2 March 2014

DRIVE REDUCTION THEORY AND MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES


Drive reduction theory; where the performer/ a skill has been learnt well or over learned and has become tedious (boring).
When a new skill is being learned, there is much drive and eagerness to do well and become familiar with it. When the skill is learned, at the autonomous stage, a strong SR bond is formed and habit is formed. (SR bond is the stimulus response bond)
Once the SR bond is strong and the skill is performed autonomously, drive or motivation can decrease, therefore performance decreases/ stays on the same level.
 e.g a rugby player being asked to be the drop goal performer, initially he has a will and drive to practice and perfect it,(and create a strong SR bond) but drive reduction theory may initiate. When the performer gets to a level of kicking whereby he/she is satisfied, or it is effective (and becomes habit), they will not continue to practice and perfect it. This means the level of skill of kicking will decrease or stay the same.
How does it effect a balanced, active, healthy lifestyle?
-         Loss of interest
-         Less participation
-         Level of skill reduced
Teachers/coaches must act.
e.g AUSTRALIA- ‘FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS PROGRAMME’.
-This is where basic motor skills are introduced to primary school kids, which is hoped to give them a better chance for everyone to develop COMPLEX skills in there teenage years, increasing sporting development and success. It will also give a chance for more teengares to part take in sport.
MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES

-external – tangible (medal) and intangible (praise) rewards
-extrinsic rewards
-internal- learners having positive feelings about/towards there performances or practice, through goal setting and reinforcement.

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