Sport Psychology

Question 1

Goal setting

Answer 1

Setting clear and achievable targets, enabling athletes/ teams to focus attention and effort toward achieving goals ( must follow smarter )

Question 2

Relaxation

Answer 2

An activity undertaken to reduce tension & the effects of physical & mental stress. This allows the individual to achieve a relaxed state whereby thoughts are focused on a specific thing.

Question 3

Imagery

Answer 3

The mental recreation, using as many senses as possible, of a successful past performance/skill.

Question 4

Performance routines

Answer 4

A sequence of task-relevant thoughts & actions which an athlete goes through in preparation for I for or during the execution of a task or skill.

Question 5

Self talk

Answer 5

Talking to / thinking to yourself positively before, during or after performance.

Question 6

Stress management

Answer 6

Stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the demands of the task / situation and the ability level of the performer to respond. It occurs under conditions where failure to meet demands has important consequences.

Question 7

Concentration

Answer 7

Concentration is ability to focus on the required task by focusing on relevant cues & blocking out irrelevant cues & distractions.

Question 8

Arousal

Answer 8

The degree of stimulation or alertness present in a performer about to perform a skilled task.

Question 9

Motivation

Answer 9

The direction and intensity of effort that a performer has towards a given task.

Question 10

Self confidence

Answer 10

The belief that a performer has in their own ability to successfully perform a desired skill or behaviour.