STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN MOTIVATION

STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN MOTIVATION

• This presentation aims to present some ideas that should be taken into account both athletes and coaches to increase motivationo Reason why people decide to start a program

of physical activityo Usual excuses of those who do not practice

any sport activityo Strategies that can help coaches and athletes

to stay motivated

REASONS WHY PEOPLE DECIDE TO START PHISICAL

ACTIVITY The reasons that lead to practice sport are

varied The most common reasons why a

person starts and keeps playing sports or exercise regularly are:

REASONS WHY PEOPLE DECIDE TO START PHISICAL

ACTIVITY Helps to control weightTo improve or maintain healthCombat stress, depression and other

emotional problemsFun and satisfactionReconfortable feelingsNew social relations

REASONS WHY PEOPLE DECIDE TO START PHISICAL

ACTIVITY

EXCUSES FOR NOT PRACTICE PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY There are many benefits it provides

practice exercise regularly However, only 40% of the Spanish

population practice sport in their free time

We show the most common excuses used for not practice no sport

EXCUSES FOR NOT PRACTICE PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY Lack of time Not have all the time we would like Fatigue Laziness Not find the right place Lack ok knowledge about how to start training

THE PROCESS OF BECOMING AN ACTIVE

PERSON1. Knowing as much as possible the future

athlete2. Adjust expectations3. Set shot-term goals that can be achieved4. Develop and show the plan exercise5. Avoid obstacles and seek facilitators6. Relying on cognitive strategies7. Reward8. Evaluate and record progress9. Seek support

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