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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.



Articles about getting motivated, starting and continuing with exercise

Understanding Motivation

Psychology of Motivation — What is motivation?



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Psychology Extra

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

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