Sport Psychology
What type of goal focuses on winning a competition?
Outcome goal
Outline the role of compression in RICER.
Compressing the injured area helps to reduce movement of the injured area, which works to reduce further swelling and injury.
What is force?
The pushing or pulling action that causes an object to continue or change it's course of motion.
Which muscle characteristic allows a muscle to shorten and create movement?
Contractability
What does the second âTâ stand for in TOTAPS?
Touch
What is the difference between a short-term and long-term goal?
Short-term goals are achieved quickly; long-term goals take more time to achieve.
Why is a warm-up important before exercise?
It increases body temperature, prepares muscles and reduces injury risk.
How can equipment help absorb force?
Equipment like helmets, pads and mats spread or reduce force to lower injury risk.
Which muscle characteristic allows a muscle to stretch without damage?
Extendibility
Outline one goal of rehabilitation after injury.
One of the following: restore range of motion, regain strength, endurance, balance or fitness.
Accompanied by an outline
Write a SMART goal for a pre-season basketball player.
Anything specific to achieving something before the season starts. Example include: The basketballer wants to increase his vertical jump for rebounds by 10cm before the season begins.
What should athletes avoid under HARM after an injury and why?
Heat, Alcohol, Running, Massage. These work to increase blood flow to the injured area which can cause additional swelling and/or further injury.
How does the body absorb force when landing from a jump?
The body absorbs force by bending joints and using muscles during landing to increase the amount of time that force is being applied (impulse) and therefore reducing the force applied to the body.
Which muscle characteristic allows a muscle to return to its original shape after stretching?
Elasticity
Explain the difference between performance goals and outcome goals.
Performance goals focus on personal improvement; outcome goals focus on winning or results.
Give an example of a performance goal in Rugby.
Improve passing efficiency to 80% in games this season.
What are the six steps in TOTAPS?
Talk, Observe, Touch, Active movement, Passive movement, Skill test
Explain how force is produced by the body during a sprint start.
Muscles apply force against the ground to propel the body forward (internal). The ground then applies an equal and opposite force onto the athlete (external).
Explain contractibility in skeletal muscle tissue using a sporting example
Contractibility is the ability of muscles to shorten and generate force. Sporting example could include the upward phase of a squat inweightlifting.
Why is maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness important during rehabilitation?
It helps athletes stay fit while recovering and prepares them to return to sport safely.
Explain why SMART goals are effective for improving sporting performance.
SMART goals are clear, trackable, realistic and help athletes stay motivated and focused.
Describe how RICER helps manage a sporting injury immediately after it occurs.
RICER reduces pain, swelling and further damage while supporting recovery.
Explain how both the body and equipment work together to reduce injury from force.
The body absorbs force through muscles and joints, while equipment like padding or shoes reduces impact and protects the athlete.
Compare extendibility and elasticity in skeletal muscle tissue.
Extendibility allows muscles to stretch beyond their resting length, while elasticity allows them to stretch and then return/recoil to their original length.
A basketball player sprains their ankle during a game. Explain the immediate care and rehabilitation steps they should follow.
Immediate care should use TOTAPS and RICER, avoid HARM, then rehabilitation may include strapping/bracing, restoring movement, strength, balance and fitness.