Faculty Advisor Name
Dr. Oris Griffin McCoy
Description
Motivation is one of the most pertinent factors in the performance and success of athletes. It is important to make sure that motivational strategies are employed with the athlete in mind, with gender being at the forefront. After examining some of the most vital research in the fields of motivation, gender, and sports, various club sport teams at James Madison University will be interviewed to see the interplay between the aforementioned factors. The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the gender differences in motivational practices among collegiate club athletes. This research answers questions about best practices in motivational strategies for both female and male collegiate club athletes. Six clubs were observed: 3 women’s sports and 3 men’s sports. The information discovered during these interview sessions was analyzed by motivational strategy and gender strategy. At the conclusion of these interview sessions, the results shed some light on the best strategies that motivate male and female athletes. Findings could likely apply to other universities and colleges with active sport club participation.
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Gender Differences in Motivational Practices Among Collegiate Club Athletes
Motivation is one of the most pertinent factors in the performance and success of athletes. It is important to make sure that motivational strategies are employed with the athlete in mind, with gender being at the forefront. After examining some of the most vital research in the fields of motivation, gender, and sports, various club sport teams at James Madison University will be interviewed to see the interplay between the aforementioned factors. The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the gender differences in motivational practices among collegiate club athletes. This research answers questions about best practices in motivational strategies for both female and male collegiate club athletes. Six clubs were observed: 3 women’s sports and 3 men’s sports. The information discovered during these interview sessions was analyzed by motivational strategy and gender strategy. At the conclusion of these interview sessions, the results shed some light on the best strategies that motivate male and female athletes. Findings could likely apply to other universities and colleges with active sport club participation.
