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Motivation in Sports

Motivation is the drive within us to achieve our aims. In sports it may be the aim to be successful or to beat an opponent. Motivation is also needed to overcome challeneges and continue training. There are many factors that affect motivation, and our success in achieving our aims is a result of how these interact.



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Try some of these top tips to stay motivated, or these motivational quotes. Psychological assessment also plays an important role in sport psychology.

CITE THIS PAGE: Robert Wood, "Motivation for Sports." Topend Sports Website, first published March 2007, http://voleibolecuador.org/motivation.html, Accessed 3 April 2025  → How to Cite