• It's the vibe or environment created by people around us (like teachers, parents, or even friends) which influences how we perceive our tasks in sports and exercise.
• Task Goal Orientation (Mastery Climate) vs. Ego Goal Orientation (Performance Climate) are the two main types. Let's dig in!

• Here, you're the king or queen if you're better than everyone else. It’s all about winning!
• Real-world example: Imagine being in a race where the only thing that matters is beating your best friend, even if neither of you achieves a personal best time.

• It's all about YOU and how YOU grow. It doesn’t matter if someone else runs faster; what counts is if you've beaten YOUR previous best.
• Real-world example: In a music class, it’s not about who plays the fastest, but about mastering a difficult part of the piece you’ve been practicing.

Research says people in mastery climates

• Love challenges
• Believe hard work = success
• Feel more motivated and less bored
• Stick with activities longer
• Feel satisfied and have positive attitudes
• Real-world example: A student feeling proud after acing a tough math problem they've been practicing, rather than stressing about how their classmates performed.