Sports Psychology

Question 0

List psychological skills.

Answer 0

1. Motivation
2. Self-confidence and Self-image
3. Concentration
4. Arousal regulation
5. Stress and Tension

Question 1

Mentally tough players are characterized by the 4 C’s.

Answer 1

1. Control - influence a situation
2. Commitment - persist in striving towards a goal regardless obstacles
3. Confidence - a high level of self-belief that they will succeed
4. Challenge - mentally tough players regard challenges

Question 2

List methods that can be used to develop psychological skills

Answer 2

1. Imagery
2. Relaxation
3. Self talk
4. Performance routines
5. Goal Setting

Question 3

What does Motivation relate to:

Answer 3

1. Initiation of behavior - why you started your involvement in sport.
2. Continuation of Behaviour - why you continue with this sport.
3. Intensity - how intense do you approach the sport.

Question 4

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 4

Playing for enjoyment
Social affiliation
Self-challenge

Question 5

List extrinsic motivation

Answer 5

Money
Winning
Fame
Awards

Question 6

What are ways to improve motivation?

Answer 6

1. Consider participant and situational factors
2. Coaches should teach players appropriate view of success
3. Make players feel values
4. Team leaders need to be enthusiastic
5. Set team and individual goals for them

Question 7

Strategies for improving self-confidence.

Answer 7

1. Performance success
2. Acting confidently
3. Be physically prepared
4. Game trained
5. Maintain positive self-talk
6. Confidence of game plan/ tactics
7. Positive feedback
8. Imagery
9. Performance routines

Question 8

What are the three types of concentration?

Answer 8

1. Selective - focus on certain cues and ignoring irrelevant ones
2. Shiftable - broad focus to narrow focus