Motivation and factors affecting motivation

This free course explores the term 'motivation' and factors affecting motivation. This includes looking at the most influential theories of motivation that contribute to understanding the causes of motivation. The motivation of sports people and people working in sport and fitness environments are used to help understand the theories presented.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Motivation
• 1 Motivation
• 2 Understanding motivation
• 2 Understanding motivation
• 3 Definitions and dimensions of motivation
• 3 Definitions and dimensions of motivation
• 4 Theories of motivation
• 4 Theories of motivation
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements