Physical Fitness
What activity helps prepare the body for physical performance before exercise or competition?
A warm-up
According to class, what do goals help organize?
Behaviors
What are the two types of responses people can have to stimuli?
Physiological and cognitive responses.
What are the three levels of the Winning Pyramid?
Process, performance, and outcomes.
Name two healthy habits discussed in class that can help prepare your body for peak performance.
Getting good sleep and eating well.
What is the difference between an internal and external motivator?
An internal motivator comes from within you, while an external motivator comes from something outside you.
What does the inverted-U theory suggest about stimulation and performance?
Too little stimulation can reduce performance, but too much stimulation can also reduce performance; there is an optimal zone in between.
Which part of the Winning Pyramid should receive the majority of your time?
The process.
Why is it important to increase your heart rate appropriately before competition?
To get your body ready for performance without becoming fatigued.
What happens when you move from external motivation toward internal motivation?
Your actions become more connected to your own values and reasons for doing something.
What is “eustress”?
Good stress that can help move you forward.
What is the main purpose of the process part of the pyramid?
To create good and healthy habits that lead to better measurable performance.
What type of preparation includes strength conditioning, repetition, nutrition, and preparation before competition?
Physical and mental preparation for performance.
What three psychological needs are part of Self-Determination Theory?
Autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
Name two strategies that can help calm someone who is overly stimulated before competition.
Breathing exercises and calming music.
(Visualization or stretching are also acceptable.)
How are process, performance, and outcomes connected in the Winning Pyramid?
Process habits and actions lead to measurable performance, which influences the outcomes related to the overall goal.