Lesson 1 (Temp)

Question 1

What is Sports Psychology?

Answer 1

The study of the psychological factors that influence, and are influenced by, participation and performance in sport, physical activity and exercise.

Question 2

What is Psychology?

Answer 2

Psychology is the study of the human mind and mental states.

Question 3

Why do people engage in Sports Psychology?

Answer 3

Achieving an optimal mental state leads to enhanced enjoyment and success, not just in sport, but in life in general.

Question 4

How much does mental and psychological factors contribute to playing well? (%)

Answer 4

Above 50% (Loehr 1990)

Question 5

What are the 4 key concepts that sport psychologists use to analyse the effects of an athlete’s mental state on performance?

Answer 5

Motivation
Confidence
Arousal
Attention & Concentration

Question 6

Why are the 4 key sport psychologic factors important?

Answer 6

In order to achieve an optimal mental state, an athlete must be able to control their levels of each of these four concepts to meet the demands of the performance context.

Question 7

What is flow?

Answer 7

The state of mind in which the performer feels as though they are “in the zone”

Question 8

What is the definition of Choking?

Answer 8

Failing to successfully perform a skill that would normally be simple, under perceived pressure during competition

Question 9

What is the Ultimate goal of Sports Psychology?

Answer 9

The ultimate goal of sport psychology is to help an athlete achieve a flow state, and avoid being psyched out or choking under pressure (Dictionary)

The goal of Sports Psychology is to help athletes feel ‘in the zone’ and not fail under pressure of sports. (Me)

Question 10

What is motivation?

Answer 10

“the direction and intensity of one’s efforts” (Amezdroz, et.al., 2018).
(How much you want something)

Question 11

What are the 3 main scaling motivation types that can be illustrated using a continuum? (least-Most)

Answer 11

Amotivation
Extrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation

Question 12

What is Amotivation ?

Answer 12

A complete lack of motivation – you really don’t want to do something.

Question 13

What is Extrinsic motivation?

Answer 13

Being motivated by external factors, such as rewards, punishments or outcomes.

Question 14

What is Intrinsic motivation?

Answer 14

Being motivated by the inherent interest or enjoyment of participating

Question 15

Why is intrinsic motivation good?

Answer 15

You’re far more likely to engage in behaviors or activities for which you feel intrinsically motivated
Intrinsic motivation comes from within; it can’t be given to someone