College physics lays an essential scientific foundation for students subsequent specialities and plays an irreplaceable role in cultivating their abilities. The student's initiative decisively impacts the effectiveness of their studies. It is observed that some students currently lack this learning initiative. Drawing from the concept of intrinsic motivation in psychology, a variety of strategies has been implemented to address this issue. These include effectively utilizing formative assessment to engage students, incorporating interesting content to grab students attention, following the cognitive law, structuring problems at different levels of complexity, and designing practical application scenarios with a focus on student development. By doing so, the aim is to arouse students intrinsic motivation, thereby to enhance their learning outcomes.