... the latter examples can be utilized to reinforce learning, but should be used with care, as the over-use of extrinsic rewards can undermine the intrinsic values needed for long-term participation, e.g. a novice swimmer may be encouraged to learn to swim for numerous reasons including the safety, enjoyment, social and health benefits received. However to maintain their interest, awards and badges may be used, but care must be taken to ensure the swimmer does not simply continue because of the next reward, otherwise what happens after the final award? Ideally, a performer should be motivated by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, in order to optimize learning. More factors which effect your motivation are arousal, achievement motivation and attribution theory.> Arousal - The energized state of readiness of an individual to perform a task, motivating them to direct their behavior in a particular manner. (The complete A-Z physical education ...

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