Physical Fitness
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
Heart
What is a goal?
Something you want to achieve
What is sports psychology?
Studying how the mind affects sports performance
What’s the main purpose of the Winning Pyramid?
To help athletes become succesful
What are the two main types of exercise: aerobic and what?
Anaerobic
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
Specific
What is the motivation that come from enjoying an activity called?
Intrinsic motivation
Why is teamwork important for winning?
It helps players work together
What fitness component measures how far a joint can move?
Flexibility
What type of goal focuses on improving your own performance?
Performance goal
What mental technique involves imagining yourself performing successfully?
Visualization
Why is discipline important for athletes?
It helps them stay focused and consistent
What is the ability of muscles to work repeatedly without getting tired fast?
Muscular Endurance
What is the difference between short and long term goals?
Short term goals take less time to reach
What are the three basic psychological needs in self determination theory
Autonomy, competence, relatedness
How can confidence improve an athletes performance?
It helps them believe in their abilities
What principle means gradually increasing exercise difficulty to improve fitness?
Progressive overload
What are the five parts of a SMART goal
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
What is the term for the level of mental and physical activation an athlete experiences?
Arousal
Why is effort important even when an athlete loses?
It helps them learn and improve