Chapter 3

Question 1

What is sports psychology

Answer 1

Sports psychology tends to focus on techniques that athletes can use in competitive and training situations to maintain control

Question 2

Psychological strategies

Answer 2

Confidence
Motivation
Optimal level of arousal
concentration

Question 3

Confidence

Answer 3

the belief that you will be successful

Question 4

Optimal confidence

Answer 4

believe in themselves, exhibit positive emotions, remain calm under pressure

Confidence can be lost when you chock on the circumstance

Question 5

How to spark Motivation

Answer 5

Reminding a athlete of their experience is very important
Positive feedback is important
manage pressure well

Question 6

Outcome goals

Answer 6

End results, times, ranking and medals

Question 7

Performance goals

Answer 7

past vs present (self assessment)

Question 8

Process goals

Answer 8

actions performed through the competition e.g set plays

Question 9

Concentration page 104

Answer 9

Is the mental ability to focus on the task at hand while ignoring other distractions

It is one of the keys to successful performance in sport