elite athlete

Question 1

what factors make an elite athlete

Answer 1

• finincal winnings

Question 2

fitness compenents

Answer 2

cardio
strength
flexibility

Question 3

what types of athletes benefit from steroids

Answer 3

• increased muscle strength

- body building

Question 4

explain the inverted U theory

Answer 4

the optimum arousal level, is where your arousal level should be when you perform in competition, as it will enhance performance

Question 5

how can attention be improved

Answer 5

• stay hydrated
• liste to music
• ask questions

Question 6

what is mental imagery

Answer 6

picturing themselves doing something perfect before they actually do it at comp or training

Question 7

what is motivation/ what are the 2 types? give examples of each?

Answer 7

extrinsic- medals, trophies and finical winning

intrinsic - when it comes from within and enjoys what their doing and just partially loving the sport

Question 8

increase arousal

Answer 8

motivation videos

warm up

Question 9

decrease arousal

Answer 9

Deep breathing

Question 10

four key psychological principles of sport psychology

Answer 10

• concentration/attention
• visualisation
• arousal
• motivation

Question 11

what is sport psychology

Answer 11

sport psychology is the study of mental factors that relate to athletes