Mental preparation for physical activities Flashcards
Perception
A cognitive process that interprets sensory input from the environment
Performance
The level of competence demonstrated during the engagement in activities or tasks
Participation
Commitment and engagement in a task or activity
Persistence
To sustain commitment and engagement when difficulties or failures are encountered
Exercise adherence
Adopting and exercise regime and persisting with the activities
Self-efficacy
Specific self confidence arising from the perception of a person about their standard of ability in particular activities and situations
Objective sports situation
The type of skill that is to be performed. This could include the situation in which the skill is to be performed
Competitive orientation
The extent to which an individual is prepared to compete. Also, whether an individual strives to achieve a performance goal or product goal
Selective attention
The process of focusing onto a specific cue
Stimulus intensity
The extent to which the stimulus is dominant and distinct when compared to other stimuli
Warning cue
A stimulus that presents itself prior to the major cue that stimulates a response eg “get set”
Central nervous system
Comprises the brain and spinal cord. It’s main function is information processing
Motor skill
A learnt movement that is deliberately performed in order to achieve a specific aim
Cue utilisation
The process that facilitates maximum attentional control, allowing efficient decision making and effective performance to take place
