Chapter 7 - Psychological Skills Training Flashcards

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What is psychological skills training ?

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  • a systemic & consistent practice
  • can Enhance performance, Increase enjoyment, Achieve greater self-satisfaction, Consistency
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Why is psychological skills training neglected ?

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  • Lack of knowledge
  • Misunderstandings about psychological skills
  • Lack of time
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What are myths of psychological skills training?

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  • it is for “problem” athletes only; Develop mental skills & Enhance performance
  • it is for elite training only
  • it provides “quick fix” solutions; Fixing skills/issues right before a big game
  • it is not useful
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What are the 3 phases of psychological skills training?

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  • education phase
  • acquisition phase
  • practice phase
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What is the education phase of psychological skills training?

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  • athletes recognize the importance of mental skills in sport and how the skills affect performance
  • Frequency of practice
  • Psychological skills can be learned
  • Increase awareness
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What is the acquisition phase of psychological skills training?

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  • Strategies & techniques for learning
  • Formal & informal meetings
  • Tailor strategies
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What is the practice phase of psychological skills training?

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  • 3 primary objectives to have an understanding of skills:
  • Automate skills through over-learning
  • Systematically integrate psychological skills
  • Stimulate skills
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When should you implement psychological skills training?

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  • Off-season: The best time to do it, Most focused, Less emotional, Have the time to teach them
  • Pre-season: Integrated, Training sessions, Stimulated competition, Actual competition
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What are 5 ways to design & implement a psychological skills training program?

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  • discuss your approach
  • assess athletes’ mental skills
  • determining which mental skills to use
  • psychological skills
  • evaluating the program
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Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is discuss your approach?

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  • distinguish between educational and clinical
  • more serious mental health concerns = referral
  • establish trust
  • build rapport
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Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is assess the athletes’ mental skills?

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  • will help them become more aware
  • do they perform better in practice than competition or performs more poorly in important competitions than unimportant ones
  • oral interview
  • written psychological inventories
  • feedback on strengths and weaknesses
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Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is determine which mental skills to use?

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  • number of weeks of practice or pre-season?
  • devoted practice time?
  • athletes’ interest?
  • time after competitive season begins?
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Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is psychological skills?

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  • based on 4 foundation skills, performance skills, & facilitative skills
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What are the 4 foundation skills of psychological skills?

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  • volition; You have control in your environment
  • self-awareness; Knowing what your strengths & weaknesses are
  • self-esteem
  • self-confidence
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What are performance skills of psychological skills?

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  • Optimal physical and mental arousal
  • Optimal attention
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What are facilitative skills of psychological skills?

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  • Interpersonal skills
  • Lifestyle management
17
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What are characteristics of effective communication?

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  • Accessible & Flexible
  • Knowledgeable & Likeable
  • Concrete/practical
  • Follow-up sessions
  • Trustworthy
18
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What are characteristics of ineffective communication?

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  • Poor interpersonal skills
  • Lacked sensitivity to individual needs & specific knowledge
  • Inappropriate application
  • Canned approach