Applied Implications

Awareness

The number of people that participated was small giving us an unclear result. However, extrinsic motivation can cause stress and create pressure on the athletes. Coaches and Athletic Directors should be educated and well informed on Sports Psychology. The influences of money, athletic scholarships and other perks can negatively affect the love of their athletes for the sport. In addition, this concept can be applied in any other profession. When a hobby or a dream job becomes a real job where you perceive it as your only source of income, then the initial passion and love for what once was a dream might fade away.

Recommendations

College teams as well as professional teams should consider the possibility that extrinsic motivators can negatively impact their athletes and find a way to handle the work stress that comes with athletic performance. There needs to be a balance between enjoyment and workload. Sports Psychologists could look into the details of motivational factors. They can increase the well-fare of the athletes by making sure the athletes have everything they need physically while also having the best mental health to perform in their fullest. Talent and hard work is not always enough. Mental health plays a significant role in athletic performance.

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