CONFIDENCE & MOTIVATION
What is it called when you have the belief in your ability to perform a task successfully.
Self‑confidence.
What is the mental and physical activation level during performance called?
Arousal.
What is focusing on the right cues at the right time called?
Concentration.
What does the S in SMART goals stand for?
Specific.
What training principle is this: Training should match the sport or skill.
Specificity.
What is it called when an athlete fails under pressure due to anxiety and tension?
Choking.
What theory shows that performance is best at moderate arousal?
Inverted‑U Hypothesis.
Name one common distraction in sport.
Crowd noise, pressure, negative thoughts, opponent actions.
Whats it called when you mentally rehearsing a skill before performing it
Visualisation.
What is it called when you gradually increase training to keep improving.
Progressive overload.
What Motivation comes from enjoyment, satisfaction, or improvement.
Intrinsic motivation.
Give one example of low arousal.
Tired, bored etc
What type of concentration is used when an archer aims at a target?
Narrow external.
What is a series of actions or thoughts before performance.
Routine.
What is it called when: Fitness is lost when training stops.
Reversibility.
What motivation is driven by trophies, money, or recognition.
Extrinsic motivation.
Give one example of high arousal.
Anxious, rushed, too much caffeine.
What type of concentration is used when scanning the field for options?
Broad external.
What is it called when you use encouraging statements to stay confident.
Positive self-talk
Which type uses oxygen: aerobic or anaerobic?
Aerobic.
Name two strategies that help increase confidence in sport.
Goal setting, positive self‑talk, visualisation, reflecting on success, support network.
Name one strategy to increase arousal and one to decrease arousal.
Increase: positive self‑talk, energising imagery. Decrease: breathing, meditation.
Name two strategies athletes use to maintain focus.
Cue words, routines, positive self‑talk, breathing techniques.
Name two benefits of psychological strategies.
Better focus, increased confidence, controlled arousal, improved consistency.
Name two training methods from the PowerPoint.
Continuous, interval, resistance, plyometric, circuit.