Poms Flashcards
0
Q
What are the 6 measures
A
Tension Depression Anger Vigour Fatigue Confusion
1
Q
Describe POMS
A
A graph to indicate the general profile of mood states/ emotions of a performer.
2
Q
What do elite performers display?
A
Ice berg profile- they have higher levels of vigour and lower levels of negative measures such as fatigue, confusion, tension, depression
3
Q
Is the graph the same for all elite performers?
A
No, some elite performers do not have this profile, and some non elite athletes display this profile. Therefore iceberg profile does not guarantee that a performer is elite.
4
Q
What are the differences between elite and non-elite performers in POMS?
A
Elite athletes generally have iceberg profile
Higher scores on vigour
Lower scores on negative emotional states
Iceberg profile does not guarantee elite performer.
