4. Performance Enhancement Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristics of mental toughness?
A
- Self motivated, self directed
- Positive but realistic
- Manage emotions
- Calm, relaxed under pressure
- Highly energetic & ready for action
- Determined
- Mentally alert & focused
- Doggedly self-confident
- Fully responsible
2
Q
What are psychological skills?
A
Mental skills that sport psychology teaches athletes to go along w/ physical skills
3
Q
What are the phases of Psychological Skills Training?
A
- Education Phase = learn skill
- Acquisition Phase = integrate content into performance
- Practice Phase = doing the reps
4
Q
List the typical Psychological Skills Training topics.
A
- Goal setting
- Imagery & visualization
- Focus & concentration
5
Q
What are the guidelines of goal setting?
A
- Performance > outcome
- Balance between challenging & easy
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Combo of short, intermediate, long term goals are the most productive
6
Q
How does imagery & visualization work?
A
- Engages creative part of the brain
- Improves learning
- Internal vs. External perspective
- Engages other senses
7
Q
What are the features of focus & concentration (PST)
A
- Positive self-talk
- Thought stopping
- Coping w/ mistakes & refocusing
- Distraction control
