Learning the Basics and Classical Theory

Question 1

What psychological characteristics does a good coach have?

Answer 1

• Focus
• Decision making
• Self-regulation
• Managing errors
• Managing self
• Emotional contagion

Question 2

Name 4 stressors coaches experience

Answer 2

• Athlete performance – selection, tactics, form
• Athlete support – mentoring
• Coach performance – communication
• Organisational – hierarchy, media, agents

Question 3

What did Thelwell, Weston, Greenlees, and Hutchings (2008) find

Answer 3

> 182 Stressors
88 of which are Performance Stressors - Athlete and Coach
94 of which are Organizational Stressors - environmental, leadership, personal, team

Question 4

What did Sullivan and Nashman (1993) find?

Answer 4

Studied 10 Olympic Head Coaches. Primary stressors: selection, representing country, insufficient preparation time, media, being away from family.

Question 5

What did Frey (2007) come up with as a model for coach stressors

Answer 5

> Source of Stress
> Managing Stress 
> Responses and effects of Stres
> Contextual-Conditional Factors 
> Sources of Enjoyment

Question 6

What is Coaching Efficacy?

Answer 6

The extent to which coaches believe that they

have the capacity to influence the learning and performance of their athletes.

Question 7

What did Feltz, Chase, Moritz and Sullivan (1999) find

Answer 7

High levels of coach self-efficacy should result in desirable outcomes for athletes and coaches.

Question 8

Define Motivation

Answer 8

Ability to influence psychological skills and states of their athletes

Question 9

Define Game Strategy

Answer 9

Ability to coach and lead their team to a successful performance during competition

Question 10

Define Technique

Answer 10

Beliefs about instruction and diagnostic skills

Question 11

Define Character Building

Answer 11

Beliefs in their ability to influence their athletes’ personal development and attitude towards sport