Social Support in Athlete Development Flashcards
What is Athlete Drop-out?
Premature termination of a sport career among young athletes before they reach their full potential
(Bussmann & Alfermann., 1994)
Define Motivation in the context of sports.
Concerns why people think and behave as they do
(Weiner., 1992)
What characterizes Athlete Burnout?
Multi-dimensional psychological syndrome characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced sense of accomplishment, and devaluation of the sporting context
(Raedke, 1997; Raedeke & Smith., 2001, 2009)
Why is parent influence important in sports?
Shapes the environment of athletes
(Jowett and Timson-Katchis., 2005)
How do parents contribute to the development of their children in sports?
They play a role in social, emotional, and physical intellectual development
(Bloom., 1985)
What is the relationship between parent support and athlete motivation?
Parent support is positively associated with athlete motivation
(Kavussanu et al., 2011; Keegan et al., 2010; Ullrich-French & Smith., 2006-2009)
What does a Task-Orientated Approach encourage?
Athletes to focus on effort and improvement
(Duda., 2001)
What is an Ego-Orientated Approach?
Focuses on athletes’ abilities as fixed traits
(Hartel et al., 2005)
What support do parents provide in an athlete’s career?
Tangible (finance, time, logistics) and emotional support
(Cote., 1999)
What did Davison and Jago (2009) find regarding parental modelling?
Girls who maintained physical activity levels had parents who modelled physical activity
(Davison and Jago., 2009)
True or False: Excessive parental pressure can lead to negative outcomes in athlete development.
True
(Hellstedt., 1990; Gould et al., 2006, 2008)
What are the key components of the 3Cs Athlete-Coach Relationship Model?
- Closeness
- Commitment
- Complementarity
(Jowett & Poczwardowski., 2007)
What are the three key psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory?
- Autonomy
- Competence
- Relatedness
(Deci & Ryan., 1985)
What impact can negative coaching behaviours have on athletes?
Diminished athlete confidence and burnout
(Keegan et al., 2010; Strachan et al., 2009)
How do peer relationships influence athlete motivation?
Through competitive behaviours, collaboration, and social relationships
(Keegan et al., 2010)
What can a lack of peer support lead to in athletes?
Athlete dropout
(Jewett et al., 2020)
Fill in the blank: The study by Pummell et al. (2008) examined the entry career experiences of _______.
[elite athletes]
What recommendations can be made for parental influence in athlete development?
Develop strategies to ensure positive parental roles in athlete development.
What guidelines should be created for coaching support?
Fostering positive coach-athlete relationships.
What methods can be explored to improve team dynamics?
Reduce drop-out due to peer issues.
