study guide

Question 1

Sport psychology

Answer 1

is the study of how psychological factors influence athletic performance, physical activity, and exercise. It explores topics like motivation, confidence, anxiety management, and focus to help athletes perform at their best.

Question 2

Psychological skills training (PST)

Answer 2

involves systematically practicing mental skills (e.g., goal setting, visualization, relaxation techniques) to improve performance and well-being.

Question 3

List key psychological skills.

Answer 3

Goal setting
Self-talk
Visualization (imagery)
Relaxation techniques (e.g., deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation)
Concentration/focus strategies
Confidence building
Emotional regulation

Question 4

Roles & responsibilities of a sport psychology practitione

Answer 4

Helping athletes develop mental skills to improve performance.
Providing emotional and psychological support.
Working with coaches and teams to enhance group dynamics.
Addressing issues like stress, anxiety, motivation, and burnout.
Staying within their scope of practice (not acting as a clinical psychologist unless qualified).

Question 5

Cognitive-Motivational-Relational Theory (CMRT)

Answer 5

(Lazarus): Emphasizes the role of personal perception in determining stress and emotional responses.

Question 6

Describe self-determination theory (SDT) in your own words.

Answer 6

SDT explains motivation in terms of three basic psychological needs: autonomy (control over actions), competence (feeling effective), and relatedness (connection with others).