Outline self-regulated learning.

Analyse how motivation levels can influence an athlete’s engagement in a self-regulated learning programme.

refers to the processes that assist learners in managing their own thoughts, behaviours and emotions;

to control their own learning experiences;

it encourages learners to become independent in their learning/athletes planning their own learning.

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motivated athletes will be more likely to engage in the self-regulated process;

motivated athletes will be more likely to invest the time and energy;

success with the process can add to the motivation of the athlete and encourage further improvement;

intrinsic motivation is preferred as the driver is owned by the athlete rather than being reliant on external drivers;

intrinsically-motivated athletes view increased knowledge as a reward and therefore strive to continue to learn.

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Some students missed out on all the marks and confused the theory with others.

Could have been answered better with specific details rather than guesswork and generic answers.