Sports Psychology Definitions Flashcards

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Define self-confidence

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

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2
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Define concentration

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The ability to focus on the task at hand whilst ignoring irrelevant cues.

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3
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Define arousal

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Is the degree of stimulation present in a performer about to perform a skilled task.

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4
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Define motivation

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The direction and intensity of one’s effort.

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5
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Define stress

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When there is an imbalance between the demands of the task and the ability of the performer to respond where failure has consequences.

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6
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Define goal setting

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  • The process of deciding on something you wish to achieve.
  • Planning the steps to help reach the goal.
  • Then working towards achieving that goal.
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7
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Define relaxation

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An activity is undertaken that reduces tension and the effects of physical and mental stress.

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8
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Define imagery

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The mental creation of a successful performance of a skill prepares an individual mentally.

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9
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Define performance routines

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Are a sequence of relevant thoughts and actions that an athlete engages in prior, during, or after a performance. They assist with focus, concentration and arousal levels. They decrease the chances of being affected by internal or external distractors.

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10
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Define self talk

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Involves positive talking or thinking to oneself prior to, during or after the performance.

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11
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Define intrinsic motivation

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Refers to internal motivation that results from participation in sport.

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12
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Define extrinsic motivation

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The external motivations that result from participation in sport.

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13
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Define selective concentration

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Focusing on certain relevant cues and ignoring the irrelevant cues.

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14
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Define shiftable concentration

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Broad focus to narrow focus.

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15
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Define divisible concentration

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Focus on more than one skill at a time.

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16
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Define selective attention

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Focusing on important cues and ignoring distractions that will affect your performance.

17
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Define maintaining attention

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Being able to concentrate for the duration of the event.

18
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Define situational awareness

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The ability of the performer to consider the game situation
- positioning of teammates
- making the appropriate decision under pressure.

19
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Define Broad external in terms of Nideffer’s model of attention

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Where attention is paid to a large number of cues in the environment.

20
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Define broad internal in terms of Nideffer’s model of attention

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Where attention is paid to a number of internal thoughts and images.

21
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Define narrow external in terms of Nideffer’s model of attention

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Focused targeting which is the ability to block out distractions and focus on specific cues.

22
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Define narrow internal in terms of Nideffer’s model of attention

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Focus on specific images and thoughts when rehearsing a performance.

23
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Define psycological skills training

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Is the regular practice of mental skills with the goal of improving physical skills. Strong mental skills are crucial in developing “mental toughness”.

24
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What effect does being a mentally tough athlete enable?

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  1. Has the ability to focus and concentrate
  2. Can rebound from failure
  3. Can deal with pressure
  4. Persists against diversity