Sport Psychology Flashcards
Psychological skills training
3 phases
- Education phase
- Acquisition phase
- Physical phase
Education phase
Players are made aware of what psychological skills are and how they could benefit and improve their performance by using them
Acquisition phase
Players determine what specific psychological skills would benefit them and when, why and how they could use them
Physical phase
The necessary mental skills are practised until the player can use them without conscious thought in a game. Application of mental skills becomes an automated response when needed
Sport psychology
Can be defined as the study of how the human mind influences sports, athletic performance, exercise and physical activity
Mental skills
Mental skills are required for improving performance and achieving the ideal performance state are:
- stress management
- concentration
- arousal
- motivation
- self confidence
Stress management
Stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the demands of the task and the ability level of the performer to respond in a situation where failure has consequences
Concentration
The ability to focus on a task at hand whilst ignoring irrelevant cues or distractions
Arousal
The edge of stimulation of alertness present in a performer about to perform a skilled task
Motivation
The direction and intensity of effort by a performer towards a given task
Self confidence
The belief that a performer has in their own ability to successfully perform a desired skill or behaviour
Mental strategies
These skills are developed using a range of strategies
- relaxation
- imagery
- self-talk
Relaxation
An activity undertaken to reduce tension and the effects of physical and mental stress
Imagery
The mental recreation, using as many senses as possible, of a successful past performance or skill
Self-talk
Talking to / thinking to yourself positively before, during or after performance
