Young people are motivated to participate in sport for a variety of reasons. These include ego, pride, fear of
failure, the challenge of competition, a desire and determination to succeed, the feeling of achievement from
perfecting a skill and acknowledgement from peers, coaches and family. Research has shown that young people
highly value the intrinsic rewards gained from participating in sport. Rewards such as the of learning a new skill,
or merely being involved in sport with their friends, mean more for young athletes than the extrinsic rewards of
receiving trophies or prizes.