Topic D: Mindset🧠

Question 1

what is a fixed mindset?

Answer 1

-the belief that abilities are unchangeable
-set in their ways
-see failure as a hold against them
-avoid challenges
-care about others perceptions of them

Question 2

what is a growth mindset?

Answer 2

-belief that abilities/intelligence can be changed through hard work and dedication
-often see failure as an opportunity to learn and grow
-embrace challenges
-discuss weakness + examine why things havent gone as planned

Question 3

what are the effects of having a growth mindset on sports performance?

Answer 3

athletes thrive during times of challenge

Question 4

what are the effects of having a fixed mindset on sports performance?

Answer 4

increased catastrophising of situations + higher stress response

Question 5

Explain talent vs effort

Answer 5

Fixed= someone with a fixed mindset thinks that they have to have talent to be good at something
Growth=someone with a growth mindset will increase their motivation + put emphasis on learning and development

Question 6

describe the 10,000 hours of practice notion

Answer 6

-notion that someone needs 10,000 hours practice to be elite at something

Question 7

what is the problem with the 10,000 hours of practice notion?

Answer 7

Everyones ability and effort is different

Question 8

whats learned helplessness?

Answer 8

once the athlete fails tey feel as though the situation is out of there control-this is a negative cycle that leads to anxiety, sadness and decreased performance levels

Question 9

define resilience

Answer 9

a persoanlity trait that is a force within an individual that drives them to overcome adversity(Richardson 2002)

Question 10

when is having resillience important?

Answer 10

-sport
-injury
-burnout
-slump in performance
-career transitions

Question 11

why is resillience important in sport?

Answer 11

-athletes who are resillient dveloped confidence in their ability to overcome hardships
-open to new experiences

Question 12

why is resillience important during injury?

Answer 12

-to be able to “bounce back” from injury
-patient resilliency predicts that teh quality of life after injury in regards to mental health with over 25% of patients suffering poor mental health trajectories.

Question 13

why is resillience important during burnout?

Answer 13

stressful environments weaken resillience and lead to burnout-therefore having high resillience can help prevent burnout or help get out of it

Question 14

why is resillience important during a slump in performance?

Answer 14

-resilliency can help athletes to overcome obstacles and regain confidence when performing

Question 15

why is resillience important during career transitions?

Answer 15

resillience is needed because an individual needs to adapt and endure various situations in carer transitions(moving from U16s to U18s)

Question 16

define adversity

Answer 16

a difficult or unpleasant situation

Question 17

does every athlete experience adversity?

Answer 17

yes but how they deal with it will influence their career in the present and future

Question 18

what does adveristy cause?

Answer 18

Stress
Anxiety
negative mindset

Question 19

How can athletes deal with adversity and develop resilience?

Answer 19

-develop coping strategies
-focus on positive outcomes
-identification of personal coping strategies
-social influences to support coping strategies

Question 20

whats meant by coping strategies when overcoming adversity and developing resilience?

Answer 20

can include positive thinking, engaging in problem solving skills and mindfullness/relaxation techniques

Question 21

whats meant by focusing on positive outcomes when overcoming adversity and developing resilience?

Answer 21

focus on improving and seeing negatives as an opportunity to lear and grow can help overcome adversity

Question 22

whats meant by identification of personal coping strategies when overcoming adversity and developing resilience?

Answer 22

Athletes must recognise how to overcome adversity themselves and decide what strategies work for them

Question 23

whats meant by social influences to support coping strategies when overcoming adversity and developing resilience?

Answer 23

-we shouldnt close ourselves off socially.Instead seeking support socially can help build resillience
-e.g-going to training even when injured

Question 24

define perfectionism

Answer 24

“shown when an individual seeks fro a perfect performance rather than just winning”

Question 25

traits of perfectionism?

Answer 25

-set high standards
-constantly challenge themselves to be better and work harder
-often have high trait anxiety

Question 26

how many types of perfectionism are there?

Answer 26

2

Question 27

what are the 2 types of perfectionism?

Answer 27

-functional/adaptive
-dysfunctional/maladaptive

Question 28

who came up with the 2 types of perfectionism?

Answer 28

Sager and stoeber- 2009

Question 29

what is functional perfectionism?

Answer 29

a type of perfectionism where someone strives for perfection but is willing to accept a less than perfect outcome

Question 30

traits of functional perfectionism?

Answer 30

-more task oriented
-accept learning curves
-think thoughroughly before decision making

Question 31

what is dysfunctional perfectionism?

Answer 31

unhealthy obsession with success and an intolerance to failure that can lead to low self esteem and feelings of inadequatey

Question 32

traits of dysfunctional perfectionism?

Answer 32

-fear of failure
-unrealistic standards
-quick decision making
-no room for learning curves
-outcome oriented
-shame and embarrassment when things arent perfect

Question 33

impacts of adaptive perfectionism?

Answer 33

Enhanced performance

Question 34

impacts of maladaptive perfectionism?

Answer 34

Decrease in performance and negative lifestyle behaviour