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Question 1

Define Motivation

Answer 1

Motivation is the mental process that initiates, sustains or guides an athlete’s behavior

Question 2

Define Confidence

Answer 2

Sport-confidence has been defined as “the belief or degree of certainty individuals possess about their ability to be successful in sport”

Question 3

Define Arousal

Answer 3

Arousal in sport is the level of activation, alertness, and anxiety experienced by an athlete.

Question 4

Define Anxiety

Answer 4

Sports anxiety is a tendency to view competitive situations as threatening and to respond to these situations with apprehension and tension

Question 5

Define Attention

Answer 5

Attention is the ability to correctly detect the environment stimuli.

Question 6

Define Concentration

Answer 6

the ability to perform with a clear and present focus

Question 7

Define Pressure

Answer 7

any factor or combination of factors that increases the importance of performing well on a particular occasion

Question 8

Define Choking

Answer 8

In sport, choking under pressure is a negative athletic experience that may have psychologically damaging effects

Question 9

What are the four key contributors to an athlete’s level of confidence?

Question 10

Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Question 11

List 2 examples of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation respectively

Question 12

What does self-efficacy refer to?

Question 13

How does goal setting help an athlete achieve success?

Question 14

What are the two types of distractors?

Question 15

Give an example of each of the two types of distractors.

Question 16

Define affirmation

Question 17

What does affirmation help combat?

Question 18

What is the difference between, Mental rehearsal, imagery and visualization?

Question 19

List examples of Mental rehearsal, imagery and visualization

Question 20

What are the 2 types of self-talk?

Question 21

Give an example of each type of self-talk

Question 22

Why would an athlete listen to music and focus on breathing before a game? What would this achieve?

Question 23

What is a performance routine?

Question 24

Describe a performance routine in a given sport

Question 25

Explain how performance routines can effect levels of concentration and anxiety.

Question 26

“A player performs well at training but consistently performs poorly in matches.”

Identify psychological factors that may cause this.

Question 27

“A player performs well at training but consistently performs poorly in matches.”

Give a strategy that the player could use to improve match performances.

Question 28

Explain what a person with positive self-talk might think.

Answer 28

An athlete who believes in their ability might think, “I know I can handle this,” even when faced with a tough challenge.

Question 29

How does positive self-talk help an athlete?

Answer 29

It helps them stay resilient and confident.

Question 30

Explain what a person with negative self-talk might think.

Answer 30

If an athlete is naturally self-critical, they might think, “I always mess up under pressure.”

Question 31

How does negative self-talk impact an athlete?

Answer 31

This type of inherent self-talk can undermine performance and increase anxiety.

Question 32

What is Inherit self-talk in sport?

Answer 32

It refers to internal dialogue that naturally arises from an athlete’s personality, beliefs, and habitual ways of thinking.

Question 33

What is the difference between inherit self-talk and strategic self-talk?

Answer 33

Unlike strategic or instructional self-talk, which athletes might use intentionally to focus or motivate themselves, inherent self-talk is more automatic and often reflects deeply ingrained attitudes or responses.

Question 34

What are the stages of inverted U chart?

Question 34

What are the 2 variables in the inverted U chart?

Question 35

How can you find the optimum level in the inverted U chart?

Question 36

What type of arousal level is required for Golf / Archery?

Answer 36

Low Arousal:
These sports have the highest performance at lower arousal levels, as they rely on precision and calmness.

Question 37

What type of arousal level is required for Sprinting / Boxing?

Answer 37

High Arousal:
These sports perform best at high arousal levels, as they benefit from adrenaline and physical readiness.

Question 38

What type of arousal level is required for Tennis / Soccer?

Answer 38

Moderate Arousal:
Performance peaks at a moderate arousal level, which allows for intensity and strategic thinking.

Question 39

What sports benefit from low arousal and how?

Answer 39

Sports requiring high levels of precision, focus, and fine motor control, like golf or archery, benefit from lower arousal levels.

Question 40

What sports benefit from moderate arousal and how?

Answer 40

Sports like tennis or soccer, which require both skill and strategic thinking with bursts of physical effort, often benefit from moderate arousal.

Question 41

What sports benefit from high arousal and how?

Answer 41

Sports that rely on strength, speed, or endurance, such as sprinting or boxing, often benefit from high arousal.

Question 42

Why is Low arousal needed for some sports?

Answer 42

Too much arousal (e.g., stress or nervousness) can negatively affect the precision needed in these sports.

Question 43

Why is Moderate arousal needed for some sports?

Answer 43

Too low arousal may lead to lack of intensity, while too high arousal can lead to poor decision-making.

Question 44

Why is High arousal needed for some sports?

Answer 44

High arousal levels can increase adrenaline, focus, and physical output, which are beneficial for these explosive or sustained efforts.

Question 45

What is the Yerkes-Dodson law?

Answer 45

The Yerkes-Dodson Law, which suggests that there is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance.

Question 46

Does the optimum arousal level ever change or need to be changed?

Answer 46

Yes, This optimal arousal varies across different sports depending on their demands.

Question 47

Is there a relationship between arousal and performance?

Answer 47

Yes, The relationship between arousal (or mental/physical activation) and performance in sports has seen to have a clear relationship.