Impact of Mtivation on Athleties Training The Case of Athlete Tirunesh Dibaba Sport Training Center
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2017-03
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Addis Abeba university
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In addressing this theme, I started from the foundation that motivation is a prerequisite to practicing sport and especially, for obtaining sport performance in the training center. The study aimed to identified the impact of motivation on athletes training in the training center. Some of the main factors of motivation in the training center were: provision of welfare packages, availability of training facility and Equipment, Coaches quality and involvement, family support and Location of training center, and more. In the Athlete Tirunesh Dibaba Sport Training Center, it has been observed that training rely mostly on the physical fitness and skill levels of athletes, whereas little or no attention is given to psychological consideration like motivation. In sport, motivation is extensively accepted as an essential and basic prerequisite in getting athletes to train to their potential in the training center. For this study 50 athletes (n=50) were selected through simple random sampling techniques out of 100 athletes in the training year from all events of athletics department. The method of data collection employed includes a self structured sport motivation questionnaire, interview and observation. Data were collected both from primary and secondary source. The data were analyzed by using simple descriptive statistics such as percentage. Qualitative data were analyzed through interpretation and conceptual generalization. It was discovered that athlete's motivation became diminished as a result of unfulfilled promises. In conclusion the study suggested ways to improve the motivational capacities of athletes in the training center, since motivation is the foundation for all athletes training, effort and success.
Key Terms: Athlete, Athletics, Impact, Motivation, Training, Training center
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Athlete; Athletics; Impact; Motivation; Training; Training center