Motivational climate
What Motivational climate means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The climate that can strengthen either outcome or task orientation and therefore change the impact on the performer.
The climate created by teachers, coaches and peers that influences which goal becomes dominant.
Topics that use Motivational climate
- Achievement motivation theory (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Achievement goal theory
- Approach and avoidance behaviour
- Approach motivation
- Attribution
- Avoidance motivation
- Goal setting
- Incentive value
- Outcome orientated goals
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