Psychological Interventions Flashcards
What is Performance Profiling
It is a technique that can raise a performer’s self-awareness and help the athlete and the coach understand their vision and set interventions to achieve improved performance
What are the five stages of Performance Profiling
1)Identifying qualities
2)Assessing constructs
3)Work out Strengths and weaknesses
4)Create goals
5)Repeat to monitor progress
What factors does Performance Profiling help with
Motivation
What is Goal setting
Goals can be used to help break down the barriers that athletes can experience and provide a motivating tool in order to achieve them
What are the Goal timescales
Short, Medium or Long
What are Outcome goals
Focused on a result such as winning a race or a match
What are Performance goals
Focused on performance by comparing past performances.
What are Process goals
Focused on what the athlete needs to do to improve their performance
What are Mastery goals
Focus on improvement and self-challenge and require athletes to surpass their previous experiences.
What are Competitive goals
Focus on demonstrating superiority over opponents, ensuring they are not outperformed.
What are SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timescale
What is Imagery
Creating an image in your mind, without actually physically practising the skill or technique.
What are the 3 types of Imagery
Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic
What are the uses of Imagery
Reduces stress and anxiety as well as improves self-confidence
What are the 2 types of Self-talk
Positive or Negative
