Physical Education A-Level
Intrinsic motivation
What Intrinsic motivation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Intrinsic motivation
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Reference: AQA
A drive arising from internal satisfaction, where the activity itself is rewarding.
Topics that use Intrinsic motivation
- Motivation (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Goal-directed behaviour
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- Tangible and intangible rewards
- Extrinsic motivation
- Intangible rewards
- Tangible rewards
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