sporty psychology

Question 1

What is sport psychology?

Answer 1

The study of how psychological factors influence sports performance and how participation in sport and exercise affects psychological and physical factors.

Question 2

True or False: Motivation is an important factor in sport psychology.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ___________ refers to the mental readiness and focus of an athlete before a competition.

Answer 3

Mental preparation

Question 4

What are the two types of motivation in sport psychology?

Answer 4

Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a technique used to improve concentration in athletes? A) Visualization B) Overtraining C) Isolation D) Distraction

Answer 5

A) Visualization

Question 6

Define ‘self-confidence’ in the context of sports.

Answer 6

Self-confidence is the belief in one’s abilities to perform successfully in sports.

Question 7

What is ‘goal setting’ in sport psychology?

Answer 7

The process of identifying specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to enhance performance.

Question 8

True or False: Anxiety can have a negative impact on athletic performance.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What role does imagery play in sports performance?

Answer 9

Imagery helps athletes to visualize successful performance and enhances mental rehearsal.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of mental toughness? A) Confidence B) Resilience C) Overthinking D) Focus

Answer 10

C) Overthinking