Sports Psychology Flashcards
Skills definition
Specific tasks that can be learnt and practiced
Environmental Continuum
Open/Closed Skills
Example of an open skill
Dribbling
Example of a closed skill
Penalties, Golf Swing
Difficulty Continuum
Complex/Simple Skills
Example of a simple skill
Running
Example of a complex skill
Rainbow Flick
Characteristics of a skillfull movement
FACE P
1) Fluent
2) Aesthetics
3) Co-ordinated
4) Efficiency
5) Pre-determined
SMART target
1) Specific
2) Measurable
3) Achievable
4) Recorded
5) Time Based
Different types of goals
SLOP
- Short term goals
- Long term goals
- Outcome goals: results based
- Performance goals: technique based
What does Specific mean in SMART?
Targets must be concise and clear
“To take off 0.5 seconds PB running time”
What does Measurable mean in SMART?
- Must be measured and compared
- Easy to Monitor
What does Achievable mean in SMART?
- Target must be challenging but reachable
- Motivating
What does Recorded mean in SMART?
Needs to be recorded to track progress
What does Timed mean in SMART?
Set for a particular time to be completed e.g 4-5 weeks
5 steps of mental preparation
M PICS
1) Mental rehearsal
2) Positive thinking
3) Imagery
4) Concentration
5) Selective attention
What can mental preparation be used for?
- Familiarising the athlete with a routine, play pattern, competition site
- Motivate the athlete by recalling images of success
- Perfect skills or skill sequences
- Reduce negative thoughts by focusing on positive outcomes
Feedback is…?
A vital part of information processing which provides confidence, motivation and improves performance.
What is intrinsic feedback?
Comes from within the performer. Feelings from muscles/joints about the action.
What is extrinsic feedback?
Comes from results and match analysis
1) Knowldge of results - the outcome
2) Knowledge of performance - techniques used
What is knowledge of results?
Info provided to the athlete detailing stats and data.
What is Knowledge of performance?
Info provided to athlete after performance about technique and decision making
What are the 4 types of guidance?
1) Visual guidance - demos, videos
2) Verbal guidance - instructions
3) Manual guidance - trampoline
4) Mechanical guidance - floats
Visual guidance definition
Learners are shown the whole action
Verbal guidance definition
Learners listen to information given
Manual guidance definition
Coaches physically move a performer and support them in performing a skill
Mechanical guidance definition
Learners use equipment to help support the practising of a skill
