Attention, Motivation , & Focus | CSCS Chapter 8

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In this video we talk about theories of motivation and intrinsic vs extrinsic motivational techniques in sport. All information comes from ch. 8 of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning.
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Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (2015). Essentials of strength training and conditioning 4th edition. Human kinetics.
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Wow! Thank you, Dr. Goodin! You've simplified 'reinforcement' and 'punishment' in the best way for me to learn it. POSITIVE = TO ADD (+) & NEGATIVE = TO TAKE AWAY ( -- ) When I wrote my notes, and to learn it for the exam, I use '+', '--', and '='. POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT -- ADD something of value Correct footwork in basketball = (+ praise) (+ decals) (+ prizes) (+ awards) NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT -- TAKE AWAY something aversive Enthusiasm and great hustle in practice = ( -- wind sprints at the end of the session) POSITIVE PUNISHMENT -- ADD something aversive fumble = (+ push-ups) (+ sprints) NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT -- TAKE AWAY something of value Lack of effort = ( -- privileges) ( -- playing time) Those 2 simple lines from you changed everything for me! I appreciate you, Dr. Goodin! Until next time!

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That mamba mentality is everything and always makes me want to get buckets

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[@joshuawada8783]

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[@user-sd3sv7uq7f]

As someone who struggles with attention, to focus and therefore staying motivated, it is incredible when a coach or a team remains positive and encourage me to perform better at any given task. A team success can be a reflection of a great encouraging coach!

[@moirabryson5042]

I think it is cool that a coach is able to promote athletes to make their own routines so that way their selective attention to the task at hand is improved, allowing them to perform better. Thank you!

[@kelli-lynroche8446]

I think that the fact that the ability to focus is something that is learned is really important. A lot of times people use being overstimulated or inability to focus as an excuse but it is something that has to be learned and practiced!

[@macynunez4455]

I think selective attention is fascinating. I love watching professional athletes like Steph Curry who can shoot free-throws during the intense playoff games that are away and execute it so calmly even with all the noise and distractions in front of them! Also so awesome to learn about reinforcement and how we can use that to help our athletes and motivate them in a way that supports and grows them!

[@julianasum8481]

This video helped me understand how positive reinforcement can often be more effective than punishment, so that the athlete can focus on what they are doing correctly, rather than incorrectly.

[@lexireynish5892]

This just shows how important it is to workout your mind in preparation for athletic performance just as you workout your body.

[@lucamarin8565]

It really shows that just like we train our muscles we should train our minds.

[@jupshaw]

Positive and negative reinforcement is so important for learning as it helps not only the athlete learn, but also the coach in what kin of feedback is best for their specific population.

[@cameransherwood5157]

Crazy, the days an athlete feels not motivated or their focus may be on other things outside of sports, which is super common for student athletes who have so much going on, they struggle to show active engagement and involvement. The mind is so powerful!

[@torilucht5871]

The part of this video that stood out to me was how many athlete have a specific routine to get them in the zone before a competition. This is something I have done for myself and seen in athletes when I am working as an AT student at different games.

[@joyshang5670]

I liked hearing the psychology behind how motivation can promote higher performance.

[@zoiezantua7002]

I love how psychology links to sports and weight training

[@joshcombs123]

I really liked hearing about self-controlled practice. As an athlete, I believe this should always be involved when it comes to a training program.

[@DevanneyBoyd]

I remember learning about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation in other classes. It is interesting how it carries over into multiple aspects of our lives.

[@emmasanchez5975]

I really liked the self controlled practice because it's a perfect break for an athlete while still accomplishing what they need to get done!

[@thelmasepulveda4481]

As a future coach I found positive and negative reinforcements as well as the positive and negative punishments really helpful because I can incorporate them into my future career.

[@melanieweirich8482]

I can 100% agree with the idea of self controlled practice. When on the swim team the days we took turn writing the work outs I think we all put the most effort in and enjoyed the most.

[@madelinehernandez8838]

I really liked learning about the different motivation terms. When comparing myself to my family, I would say we are all split in the type of motivation we would like to receive.

[@hayleesaurette1798]

The differentiation between positive and negative reinforcement and positive and negative is vital as a coach.

[@tianguyen3897]

The concept of selective attention was very interesting to me because, as a student-athlete in high school, I was able to do this without even knowing it was a thing!

[@MatthewDuPrey325]

I really enjoy this video especially how it goes into how motivation and positivity can cause athletes to perform better.

[@ChynnaKifer]

I like how you covered reinforcement versus punishment. Also, how punishment should be used sparingly because it could actually hinder the athletes performance.

[@BrianaReynoso]

I really liked digging deep into attention, motivation and focus. I've always noticed that reinforcement usually has a much more positive outcome han punishment , it's interesting that a lot of coaches seem to thing the opposite.

[@jakegonzales1367]

I never thought of there being types of motivation, but this really makes sense. After watching the lecture I feel like Im a mixture of both.

[@ameliabrock]

Oh gosh I knew this video was going to be a call out after the first sentence, I'm so burnt out... I didn't need that dose of self awareness right now, but still appreciate the in depth coverage :)

[@rozalynnlarson8835]

I liked learning about the differences between the motive to achieve success and the motive to avoid failure

[@jadenrea1109]

The overall message of this video is very beneficial for all athletes and coaches. Coaches should strive to implement positivity and motivation within their practice sessions, which will cause the team/athletes to train like they are playing in a gam setting. This will ultimately improve performance and team chemistry.

[@makennakaczmarczyk7563]

I think it's super beneficial for athletes to create routines! I had a checklist of what I needed to do before my cheer competitions and it always made me feel like I would perform better if I completed that routine.

[@coreycollier973]

It is fascinating hearing how a lot of these concepts of psychology we've learned for years are applied to sports.

[@willhopkins4197]

Great to see the best ways to encourage my future athletes. My coaches in high school were definitely incorporating these strategies without me even realizing it.

[@Adam.gates_]

Thinking back on my high school coaches, I can see a strong correlation between reinforcement and punishment. Coaches who used reinforcement were liked, and the team ultimately performed better, and vise versa.

[@jamarmack9626]

I enjoyed learning about the positive and negative punishments because I have received both of these before when I was playing sports.

[@avajgallo]

I love the application of psychology to sports! I feel like sports psychologists should be more common!

[@matthewwadley4348]

Really interesting to hear about how to keep one’s attention and motivation throughout the practice and even during the competitions they will attend

[@hannahb872]

The positive and negative reinforcement was a concept I didn't know aided in better focusing on task relevent cues. I liked the example you gave relating it to methods of coaching in sports, helped connect the dots to my experience with forms of motivational technique.

[@isabellecousineau302]

I think this is such an important concept and helpful tool when entering professional careers.

[@caleighgarcia7792]

I think the different types of motivation are super interesting. When it comes to myself, I find that I am a good mix of the two versus when I look at the rest of my family, a lot of their motivation is one or the other.

[@bensonmutuvi8429]

I wonder how this can translate to people who naturally aren’t competitive or rather don’t feel confident enough to be competitive and have more motivation. Definitely something to work with clients on in the future

[@clairemasterson6031]

My cross country coach STRONGLY believed in positive punishment to the point where I can still hear him to this day.

[@wyattcarlson7504]

This video was very informative. I found the last part when you talked about the four quadrants of attentional focus informative and something I have not thought about before.

[@alannabergherm8046]

It's interesting to see a lot of concepts that I'm learning in my psychology class (like styles of motivation and reinforcement) crossover here!

[@emilydonahue8216]

I love that this incorporates what we've probably all learned in psychology!

[@kylesands9693]

Positive reinforcements the way to go! Used to get skittles in the dugout after a big hit.

[@brysonhashimoto2878]

This is very cool to learn and now I know what are some ways to encourage athletes and keep them going and pushing them to achieve their goals even when they don't feel like it.

[@ryanharris8481]

I have always thought positive/negative punishment and reinforcement meant good/bad. I learned from this video that I was completely wrong and that it pertains to adding and taking away

[@madelinejewelnebril2871]

It was interesting to learn reinforcement and punishment in a this setting because it made me think about how each of my dance teachers have used these concepts in the way they train us.

[@braedenmoore3743]

I personally just started lifting weights because of the motive to avoid failure and protect my self-esteem but I am hoping that as I continue to lift weights my motive will switch and I will be motivated by the challenge.

[@celinegriffin3244]

It was interesting to learn about the different types of motivation! You describing them I would remember my coach would use these motivation with us

[@audreyoates3242]

Psychology is so interesting, especially in sports. It plays a huge role in behavior and mindset. This was a great refresher from my psychology classes!

[@dereklinck2672]

Great class on the different types of motivation and the types of reinforcement typically used by coaches and training staff. I have had coaches with both types of motivation, and I can say from personal experience i always pushed harder for the coaches who found a way to make it positive. didn't matter how difficult the training, if you could make me believe it was worth it i did it

[@dimitricarrion6145]

Interesting to learn about how psychology affects sport performance

[@morganrolleri9198]

It was cool to learn about the best ways to encourage athletes and keep them motivated! I have seen this a lot with many different coaches and teams.

[@emilywalker9462]

This video was very informative and fascinating! It got me thinking what the various aspects of achievment, motivation, and reinforcement would look like in a compare and contrast of team sport athletes and individual athletes.

[@keonihughes4242]

Hahaha the blooper reels always crack me up!

[@evakoutelieris9550]

My coach is very interested in sports psych and always looking for ways to help us out. So this video was very interesting

[@jasminebennett540]

Thanks so much for this!

[@jasonpena3556]

The four quadrants of attentional focus are Broad, Internal, Narrow, and External

[@makaylageorge9978]

It is interesting how psychology is applied to sports.

[@aribhalla9820]

Having taken psychology courses, it's interesting to relearn about positive/negative reinforcement and positive/negative punishment from a kinesiology point of view.

[@laurenomalley9063]

Achievement motivation is the athlete's wish to engage in competition or social comparison.

[@wyntonbrown9439]

Regarding MAS and MAF, which one is more optimal for athletes? Or does that depend on the individual? Because for both motives I feel like that can push the individual to work harder and both can end up with positive results.