________________________ Motivation is basically the internal desire of the players to perform a particular task?

Correct answer: B. Intrinsic motivation

  • A. Meta motivation
  • B. Intrinsic motivation
  • C. extrinsic motivation
  • D. both a & b

Explanation

Intrinsic motivation comes from an athlete’s internal interest, enjoyment or personal desire to perform a task. Extrinsic motivation instead depends on outside rewards, praise or pressure.

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