psychological interventions

Question 1

pep talks

Answer 1

internal or external dialogue to motivate yourself

Question 2

listening to music

Answer 2

can have an effect on heart rate and adrenaline levels or calm you down depending on the type

Question 3

positive statements

Answer 3

saying encouraging words to yourself

Question 4

imagery (2 points)

Answer 4

-helps eliminate athletes weaknesses
as it builds on their strengths
-helps athletes stay confident, focused and mentally tough

Question 5

increasing breathing rate (2 points)

Answer 5

-helps improve cardiovascular fitness
-reduces stress

Question 6

progressive muscular relaxation

Answer 6

tensing and relaxing muscles and taking deep breaths

Question 7

breathing control

Answer 7

breathing slowly in and out of your nose

Question 8

performance profiling

Answer 8

assessment procedure that allows the athlete to indemnify good qualities for performance and rate there ability on that in order for motivation to improve

Question 9

goal setting (SMARTS)

Answer 9

S-specific
M-measurable
A-achievable
R-realistic
T-time frame