types of mental skills - sports psych Flashcards
1
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stress management
A
stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the demands of the task and the ability level of the performer to respond in a situation where failure has consequences
2
Q
concentration
A
the ability to focus on a task at hand whilst ignoring irrelevant
cues or distractions
3
Q
arousal
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the degree of stimulation or alertness present in a performer about to perform a skilled task
4
Q
motivation
A
the direction and intensity of effort by a performer towards a given task
5
Q
self confidence
A
the belief that a performer has in their own ability to successfully perform a desired skill or behaviour
