Lesson 6

Question 1

What are performance routines?

Answer 1

“They are “a routine established by the athlete in order to maintain focus”.” (Amezdroz et.al, 2018)

Question 2

What are 4 common elements of pre-performance routines in sport?

Answer 2

Physical preparation
Emotional preparation
Equipment preparation
and
Rituals

Question 3

What is Physical preparation?

Answer 3

This an include activities such as stretching, warm-up exercises, and sport-specific drills to get the body physically ready for competition or training.

Question 4

What is Emotional preparation?

Answer 4

This can involve calming exercises such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or positive self-talk to help manage any nervousness or anxiety before competition.

Question 5

What is Equipment preparation?

Answer 5

Athletes may also have a routine for preparing their equipment, such as putting on their gear or making sure they have everything they need before they compete.

Question 6

What are Rituals? (In sport ofc)

Answer 6

many athletes also have specific rituals that they engage in before competition, such as listening to music, bouncing a ball, or doing a specific warm-up routine.