ABSTRACT
Why do individuals participate in sport? What attracts individuals to certain sports? Does an individual focus on winning or on performing well when competing? Which goal, winning or performing well, enhances competence and success for the individual? In order to design practice sessions and physical activities that will meet the participants’ needs, coaches and physical educators should be aware of the individual motives and goals. “Coaches who satisfy their athletes’ reasons for participation will very likely at the same time enhance the motivation of their athletes. Enhanced motivation may contribute to improved personal satisfaction from participating and improving levels of performance” (p. 7) [1]. Athletes’ competitiveness reflects their desire for success and satisfaction when involved in sport competition, through the achievement of their goals [3].
