Performance Enhancing Psychological Skills
Imagery is best described as:
An image that can be created in the mind without external stimulus.
The Self Determination theory proposes three main forms of motivation - what are they?
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Amotivation
Effective teams will have the following which three structural characteristics:
Group roles
Group norms
Social support
Explain the acronym used for Goal Setting
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-framed
Evaluate
Recorded
The four different types of Concentration can be classified as:
Broad External
Broad Internal
Narrow External
Narrow Internal
The four different types of reinforcement are:
Social
Material
Performance information
Internal
Group roles are important in any given team. What three areas should be considered with group roles to encourage team cohesion?
Role clarity
Role acceptance
Role conflict
Two athletes are physically identically capable, what two psychological factors could be the difference between their performance?
Concentration, motivation, Self-talk, Arousal, anxiety
Name the four different types of Self-Talk:
Positive
Negative
Technical or Instructional
Neutral
Describe the difference between state and trait anxiety.
State anxiety is bought about by the situation whereas trait anxiety is a general predisposition of the person.
Describe the difference between task cohesion and social cohesion when looking at team cohesion.
Task cohesion refers to a team's ability to work together to achieve their goals
Social cohesion is the degree to which team members like each other and enjoy each others company
Describe how imagery could assist performance when you are injured?
By training the neural pathway (brain to muscle).
Describe a performance routine, why it is useful and an example for a basketball free throw.
It sets up a routine that prepares the person mentally and focuses on attention/concentration (rather than negative thoughts)
Describe the Inverted U theory and how it may change depending on the sport you play.
Under arousal results in decreased performance
Over arousal results in decreased performance
Optimal arousal results in peak performance
Different sports will vary on the optimal arousal level depending on the requirements of their sport.
What are the three types of Goals that can be set by an individual or team?
Outcome
Performance
Process
Instrumental - the quest is non-aggressive goal eg cramp the batter by bowling at the body
Hostile/reactive is to inflict injury or pain
Discuss the importance of simulation training with examples.
It allows the athlete to practice the 'game' situation to prepare for it. Simulation weekend - two days of match play and live in. Training in the rain - for when it rains on game day.
Name three indication tests and three relaxation techniques that will determine arousal levels and manage arousal levels.
Electroencephalogram, Electrocardiograph, catecholamine, electromyograph, spirometer.
Progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, music, biofeedback, hypnosis.
Describe the coaching style that is considered to be 'practice style'.
The coach has several stations where they work on different skills. Students move around at their own pace. The coach moves between groups assisting where needed.
Breathing techniques