Test 1.7

Question 1

Why do coaches and athletes neglect PST

Answer 1

• they lack knowledge
• they prioritize other activities first (lack of time)
• they have a bad or incorrect picture of a sports psychologist

Question 2

Is PST for all athletes?

Answer 2

No only problem athletes

Question 3

What is PST approach based on

Answer 3

A model of excellence centered on helping clients reach their full potential

Question 4

What is the functional premise of PST

Answer 4

Using psychological training tools can enable athletes to develop the desired mental skills

Question 5

What are the different types of psychological skills selection

Answer 5

Foundation skills for success

Performance skills

Personal development

Team skills

Question 6

What does foundation skills for success consist of

Answer 6

Self-awareness, productive thinking, confidence

Question 7

What does performance skills consist of

Answer 7

Energy management and attention focus

Question 8

What does personal development consist of

Answer 8

Identity, social confidence, social skills, and moral development

Question 9

What does team skills consist of

Answer 9

Leadership, cohesion, cooperating with others

Question 10

What is self-regulation

Answer 10

Ability to work toward short and long term goals by managing ones thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Question 11

What are the 5 different stages of self-regulation

Answer 11

Stage 1: problem identification
Stage 2: commitment
Stage 3: execution
Stage 4: environmental management
Stage 5: generalization

Question 12

What are the 7 phases of PST program

Answer 12

Phase 1: who is the client
Phase 2: build rapport
Phase 3:  learn the sport culture
Phase 4: generate performance profile 
Phase 5 PST (start during off-season or preseason)
Phase 6: teach Psychological skills 
Phase 7 evaluate

Question 13

What are the three key stages of phase 6

Answer 13

Education
Acquisition
Practice

Question 14

What does evaluation of phase 7 enhance

Answer 14

• compliance and adherence
• performance enhancement
• credibility/commitment

Question 15

What is periodizng PST

Answer 15

Designing program to maximize the effects of training through planned variation in key training variables

Question 16

How can you convince athletes and coaches about PST

Answer 16

• give research
• show them that elite athletes believe in PST
• develop athlete awareness of their own mental experience

Question 17

What does level one of Periodizing PST include

Answer 17

Motivation (1)
Feedback(2)
Arousal awareness(3)

Question 18

What does level 2 of Periodizing PST include

Answer 18

Pre competitive(4)

Question 19

What does level 3 of Periodizing PST include

Answer 19

Confidence (5)

Question 20

What is apart of preparation for the psychological skills training

Answer 20

Technical/tactical prep

Physical prep

Mental prep