Sports Psychology Flashcards
The psychology of sport is an essential aspect of Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SEHS) within the International Baccalaureate (IB) syllabus. This field examines how psychological factors influence athletic performance and how participation in sport and exercise affects psychological and physical well-being. Understanding these concepts can help athletes optimize their performance and maintain their mental health.
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Trait Anxiety (Anxiety)
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A general tendency to perceive situations as threatening.
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State Anxiety (Anxiety)
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A temporary emotional state that arises in response to a specific situation.
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Intrinsic Motivation (Motivation)
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- Internal drive in participation (activities) - own sake “individualised”
- Playing sports - joyful = satisfaction or improving one’s skills
- Personal
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Extrinsic Motivation (Motivation)
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- External rewards/ pressures
- i.e, trophies, social recognition, or financial incentives.
- Extrinsic motivation = burnout
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Define personality
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A stable, enduring aspect that individuals hold that differentiates them from other people, giving them uniqueness.
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Define Motivation
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Internal mechanisms and external stimuli that arouse and direct behaviour.
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Perceived Locus Of Causality (PLOC)
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The extent in which individuals perceive their own actions as caused by internal or external reasons.
