Miracle: Psychology and Motivation
- The Motivational Speech – Often in athletics coaches attempt to motivate players through discussions and pre-game. Outside of athletics we are also motivated by the words of others, friends, parents, co-workers, etc. Describe a time you were motivated by the words of another.
Include in your answer.
- The setting
- The speaker
- The speech
- The impact of the speech on you
- The Naysayers – In life there are always people who doubt our abilities and question are goals. Describe a time when you pursued a goal that was questioned by others, yet still achieved it.
- Describe the goal – what was it – why did you want to accomplish it
- How questioned your goal – How did they question it
- Describe what you need to do and sacrifice to complete it
- What did it feel like once you accomplished it? How did the doubter react to your accomplishment?
- INJURIES & ILLNESS are a part of life and can happen at the most inconvenient times Describe an illness or injury that you experienced.
- What was it?
- How old were you?
- How did it affect you emotionally and psychologically?
- The Blowout – Describe a time when you or your team felt completely overmatched OR a time you’re your team overmatched the opponent.
- What level of competition was it?
- How soon were you aware of the overmatch?
- Describe your thoughts, emotions, and attitude during the contest.
- The new person in town – In the middle of the selection process, the coach introduces a new player. Being new to a group stirs many emotions. If you have been new to a town, school, group, or team. Explain that situation.
- “Great moments are born of great opportunities.” Describe a great moment that resulted from a great opportunity.
- Emotions – There are so many emotions we experience. Describe some of the examples of emotions in the film.
- Being part of something bigger than you – The “Miracle on Ice” was a special moment in history that all Americans felt an incredible sense of pride and connection. Describe an experience where you felt part of an event that was larger than life.
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Miracle: Psychology and Motivation
Pre-viewing question: For a generation of Americans, the 1980 Olympic upset of the great Russian Hockey team is one of the most inspiring events of their lifetime. Describe what you believe to be the most inspiring event of your lifetime. The event can be personal liking witnessing a speaker or observing a performance or it can be an event that you were a spectator of, such as the Olympics.
- The Cut –There are times in our life when we are told we are not good enough to take a class, get into school, participate in a play, or be on a team.
- Describe a time when this occurred in your life.
- Describe your preparation and performance for the selection process.
- Describe HOW the decision was conveyed to you.
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Miracle: Sports and Society