Mental Skills Training

Question 1

what are performance psychologists

Answer 1

help clients perform at their best under pressure
assess mental dimensions of performance
study the effects of sports/performance on an clients mental and emotional development

Question 2

what is the optimal performance state

Answer 2

mentally and psychically relaxed
confident and optimistic
no fear of failure or success
focused on the present and the essential

Question 3

what is the flow state

Answer 3

the state in which people are so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter

Question 4

what are the dimensions of the optimal performance state

Answer 4

focused mentally
energized emotionally
relaxed physically

Question 5

what are the personality characteristics of elite performers

Answer 5

fighter vs victim
optimistic
intrinsic motivation (rewards)

Question 6

what is mental skills training

Answer 6

learning to create on demand the optimal psycho- physiological state for practice and performance

Question 7

what is the focus of mental skills training

Answer 7

working with cognitions
working with behaviors
working with the environment

Question 8

what is the great divide

Answer 8

intention vs action

Question 9

what are things to consider when setting goals

Answer 9

set specific goals
set moderately difficulty but realistic goals
set long and short term goals

Question 10

what are smart goals

Answer 10

specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely