Final Exam Flashcards
Imagery is an experience that mimics _________
real experience
What are 3 facts about imagery?
-Incorporates ‘seeing’ an image, feeling the movements, and experiencing smells, tastes, or sounds
-Involves moods and emotions
-There are cognitive & motivational functions to imagery
what is the cognitive specific function of imagery?
imaging a specific skill or technique, e.g., basketball free throw or golf swing
what is the cognitive general function of imagery?
imaging game strategy, routine, race plan, e.g., floor routine in gymnastics
what are the 3 motivational functions of imagery?
motivational specific
motivational general - arousal
motivational general - mastery
what is the difference between motivational general (arousal) and motivational general (mastery) imagery?
motivational arousal is about images related to arousal levels (e.g., being relaxed at competition), whereas motivational mastery is about images resulting from accomplishment (e.g., confidence)
what is motivational specific function of imagery?
images related to goals, e.g., winning an event
what are the 2 practical applications of imagery?
-vividness = use all senses to make images as vivid and detailed as possible
-controllability = learn to manipulate images so they do what you want them to do
4 tips for coaches?
-Observe the conditions under which your team and individual athletes perform the best
-Create opportunities for athletes to practice relaxation/energizing techniques
-Be aware of your team/athletes’ rapidly changing states of arousal
-Use psych-up techniques with caution
why should we have sport psychology consultants? (3 reasons)
-Understand complex relationships of arousal, anxiety, and performance
-Less vested in the outcome of an event
-They can help coaches and athletes observe and reach optimal arousal levels
what are the 3 components of a practical and personalized system as described in the mindset workshop?
-Blueprint
-Personalized tools
-Upkeep & upgrades
what are the 3 steps of a personalized reset routine described in the mindset workshop?
-accept and let go (feeling stage)
-breathe and relax
-close eye, imagine/activate
what are the 6 characteristics of quality imagery?
Make it vivid
Quality over quantity
Point of view
Process over outcomes
Prepare you mindset
Consistency
what are the screw its in the mindset workshop?
acceptance, detach from results, immerse in process, let it happen
during sampling years (6 to 12 y/o), what are the characteristics (# of sports, deliberate play vs. practice, role of parents and coaches)
of sports increases
more deliberate play than practice
parents initiate participation
coaches are caring teachers
in the recreational years (12 to 18) what are the characteristics (# of sports, deliberate play vs, practice)
moderate number of sports
deliberate play stays up, practice still lower
what are the characteristics of the specializing years (12 to 15)?
2-3 sports
moderate play and practice
parents and coaches change roles
what are the characteristics of investment years (15 to 18)?
1 sport
deliberate practice goes up and play down
parents are followers and supporters, coaches encourage reciprocal communication
what are 4 characteristics of early specialization?
1 sport
deliberate practice > play
parents and coaches have changing roles
can lead to elite injury and less enjoyment
according to the long term development in sport and activity framework, all participants end up in active for life regardless of pathway or stage they leave competitive stream, either by these 3 things:
-being competitive for life
-being fit for life
-have a good experience so they want to ‘give back’ as sport and PA leaders
what are 3 potential transition and resource barriers in transition out of sport?
characteristics of:
-individual
-career end
-environment
what are the components making up and determine quality of transition out of sport?
-Emotional, social, health/body, financial, and vocational difficulties
-Short duration of the transition
-Satisfaction with the transition
what are the 3 steps of youth to adult transition in sport participation among non-elite athletes?
-Drawing young people to community club
E.g., school coaches and peers as community club promoters
-Building club loyalty, sport commitment, and identity
E.g., adult-youth mentorship
-Opportunities for continued sport involvement in adulthood
E.g., flexibility of programming
which sports have the highest rate of physical injury?
basketball, football, baseball
what are the 3 causes of sport injury?
-Physical = primary cause of injury
-Muscle imbalance, collision, fatigue, overuse = ‘go hard or go home’ mentality
-Stress = distraction, increased muscle tension
according to the stress injury model, stress response is influenced by these factors that all influence each other:
Personality, history of stressors, coping resources
which aspects of the stress response can be intervened with?
cognitive appraisals and physiological/attentional changes
what are pre-injury factors in how we deal with injury emotionally in the integrated model of psychological response to sport injury and rehabilitation process?
personality, history of stressors, coping resources and interventions, personal and situational factors influence athletes; cognitive appraisal (thoughts) of their injury
cognitive appraisal influences and is influenced by _____ and ______ responses, and altogether lead to positive or negative recovery outcomes
behavioural and emotional
what is the predictor of at home exercise compliance for rehab?
self-motivation
_____ and _____ have a positive relationship with exercise program completion and adherence
goal setting and positive self talk
what are the 3 phases of injury recovery?
-Help the athlete deal emotionally with onset of injury
-Help the athlete sustain motivation and adherence to rehab
-Physically cleared to return to sport but not successful until normal functioning within sport
how can we use psychology to cope in the injury phase? (5)
-Build a rapport
-Athletes experiencing many emotions
-Empathy
-Emotional support
-Realistic and optimistic
how can we use psychology to cope in the rehabilitation phase?
Educate on injury process
Explain mechanics of injury, significance, length of recovery
Make sure they understand
Detailed recovery and treatment plan with timeline
Premature return to sport is a big NO
why are emotional and informational support necessary in the injury-recovery phase?
-Emotional support = Reduces stress, improves mood, increases motivation for rehab; Greatest need with lengthy rehab process
-Informational support = understand nature of recovery, provide challenge and motivation to adhere to rehab
how can we use psychology in the rehabilitation and recovery phase?
Positive self-talk
Imagery or visualization
Relaxation training
Goal setting
what is the coach’s role pre-injury?
improve athlete self-perceptions (e.g., self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, self-efficacy)
what is the coach’s role post injury and rehab?
keep athlete involved with the team…
-Longer rehab program, social struggles, ‘what could have been’, sense of belonging
-Manage stress of injury
-Athlete identity, participation in rehab, positive coping strategies, positive aspects of rehab
what is the therapist’s role in athlete injury and recovery process? (4)
-Athlete perception of care can impact adherence and success in rehab
-Effective communication
-Interest in athlete’s needs
-Interest in athlete’s well-being
what are the 3 upsides to injury?
-personal growth
-challenge
-sport performance enhancement
what are the 3 objectives of youth sport?
-Provide opportunities to be physically active to enhance physical health
-Offer an environment to learn motor skills for sport participation and competition
-Provide opportunities for healthy psychological development and to learn life skills
___% of Canadian children and youth meet recommended PA guidelines (60 minutes MVPA/day)
28%
true/false; ⅔ injuries in children are from sport
28% increase in sport injuries from 1992-2005
true
True/false; There is a lack of robust evidence for influence of sport participation on positive development
True
youth sport can lead to these 2 outcomes:
negative self-perceptions and excessive stress
what are some features of positive developmental settings for youth sport?
Physical and psychological safety
Appropriate structure
Supportive relationships
Opportunities to belong
Positive social norms
Support for efficacy and mattering
Opportunities for skill building
Integration of family, school, and community