Mind Games
(Mindset)
(Mindset)
When someone is not ready or does not want to change their mindset, we say they have a "______ mindset."
Fixed (also accepted: stubborn, locked, rigid, stuck)
There is no "_" in team. Even in individual sports.
"I".
Tommy made sure to eat well, get enough rest, and finished all of his important school work before going out to training. He is practicing the habit of being "_________" for training.
Well prepared. (Also accepted: ready, all set, good to go, prepared, locked in).
The first and most important goal of every competition is to ______.
At this age it is important to be physically active and moving as much as possible.
What is every age? (Also accepted: any age named).
When someone is open to change or different outcomes and approaches in the future, we say they have a "________ mindset"
Growth mindset. (Also accepted: open, flexible, adaptable, fluid)
Because team cohesion is a complex and challenging mixture of many different experiences and feelings, it is often referred to as this branch of science.
Team Chemistry. (Also accepted: Chemistry)
The athletes that demonstrate the most improvements are those who do this in training more than others.
Show up. (Also accepted: attend practice, pay attention at practice, focus on training.)
Jodi did not finish in the top 3 or even top 30 of her race this past weekend. Still, when she's asked about how the race went, she says "It could not have gone better, I am thrilled with my result. I didn't fall once!" Jodi is showing her definition of _________.
Success. (Also accepted: her goals, what matters to her.)
The is the best way to take care of your physical and mental health?
Being physically active for at least 1 hour every day.
True or False? It is okay to feel bad and even cry after an event that didn't go the way you hoped.
True.
This or these type(s) of behaviours make it harder for good team cohesion to be built and does not lead to anyone becoming better skiers.
Bullying. (Also accepted: being mean, rudeness, criticizing, making fun of or laughing at others' mistakes.)
The information you need to get better at skiing is easiest to access if you do this.
Ask your coach. (Also accepted: talk to your coach)
True or False? Not achieving your goal means that you are bad at skiing.
False. (Extra points: you might just need to adjust your goals.)
Doing ______ is the number one way to ensure you will have a life filled with physical activity and movement?
True or False? Mindsets are called 'sets' because they are 'set' and cannot be changed in the moment. It takes too much time to change your mindset before a race.
False.
The number one way to make a new friend is to keep an "______" mind.
Open. (Also accepted: open mind, accepting, caring mind, curious.)
The coaches have told the group that today's focus for practice is speed and power. Your friend Billy says he's going to take it easy because last practice was really hard and he doesn't think he'll be fast today. What is Billy doing by making this decision?
Self-handicapping. (Also accepted: limiting himself/self-limiting, not reaching his full potential, giving up)
_______ will guarantee that you will win a race and achieve all your goals.
Nothing.
Life can start to become overwhelming and stressful the more time we spend on _____. That's why getting outside and moving is so important!
Focusing on having "___" is the number one way to ensure you stay skiing at your best for as long as possible.
Fun. (Also accepted: a good time, enjoyment/joy.)
Who's job is it to build good team cohesion?
Everybody. (Also accepted: The team, all of us, the coaches and athletes)
The coaches have told the group that today's focus for practice is recovery. Your friend Arnold says he's going go all out because of his mindset that you "Go hard or go home." What is Arnold risking by making this decision?
Overtraining. (Also accepted: Injury, hurting himself, training worse, burning out, hating skiing).
Competitions are an emotional experience. What emotions are you allowed to feel during a competition?
All emotions. (Also accepted: any emotion named.)
Rest is essential to every athletes success. ______ rest or recovery is a way to recharge your energy without staying still. It's a great way for you to feel fresh and healthy.
Active rest.