mindfulness in sport

Question 1

what are the 2 definitions of mindfulness?

Answer 1

• awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally -Kabat-zinn
  -a flexible state of mind in which we are actively engaged in the present, noticing new things and sensitive to context - Langer

Question 2

what is state and trait mindfulness?

Answer 2

trait- characteristic of the person, they are generally mindful in any situation
state- temporary, can be induced through meditative practice

Question 3

what is the difference between mindlessness and mindfulness?

Answer 3

mindlessness - a state of mind where the mind is largely inactive eg. autopilot when driving
mindfulness- being present and actively aware of surroundings, thoughts, feelings, adaptable to change in the environment

Question 4

what is skill acquisition?

Answer 4

progression of learning skills from thinking about every movement, to almost autopilot

Question 5

what are the benefits of mindfulness?

Answer 5

• strategies to prevent choking/ poor performance
• can increase flow-state
• can improve mental wellbeing
• can decrease anxiety and reduce the possibility of reinvestment

Question 6

what is reinvestment?

Answer 6

chocking under pressure can cause anxiety, athletes may attempt to consciously control automated movements
this reduces skill efficiency
mindfulness reduces the anxiety