introduction to Sport Psych Flashcards
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What are the common characteristics of the gains experienced by high performing athletes?
The gains are smaller and are more difficult to achieve.
What does Aretas translates to?
Excellence.
What was the Homeric Age view on sports and competition?
In the Homeric Age they believed that you could attain excellence through competition and that you come closer to your spiritual self through competition
What are the things that you should take into account when identifying the proper psych-up or -down techniques?
Physiological demands
Psychological demands
Technical/skill requirements
Social Organization
What was Dr. Rick Charlesworth’s take on leadership?
He believed that hierarchical leadership is old-fashioned and out of date. He Believes that flat leadership is the best.
Define Flat leadership.
not just one leader but a group of leaders who take responsibility, make decisions, and solve problems
What are the 4 Cs of performance?
Concentration
Confidence
Control (emotional)
Commitment
What is adaptive competition?
competing for what they are emotionally invested in
Failing but understanding that we can learn from it
Takes time to be good at it
What is maladaptive competition?
Competing for everything at the same intensity.
What is the difference between a Challenge state and a Threat state?
A Challenge state is believing that you can succeed and win and just having confidence in your abilities
A Threat state is when you are afraid of failing and are not playing to your strengths
Describe some Psych-up techniques?
Intense breathing Moving around High energy self-talk Keywords High energy body language Music Process focus
Describe Psych-down techniques?
Control breathing Relaxation Activity intensity control Process focus Keywords Music Smile
