Foundations
This field focuses on enhancing performance and well-being through psychological principles.
What is sport psychology?
Playing a sport because you genuinely enjoy it.
What is intrinsic motivation?
This leadership style involves athlete participation in decision-making.
What is democratic leadership?
Confidence is best described as trust in this.
What is preparation or ability?
This type of goal focuses on the final result (e.g., winning).
What is an outcome goal?
The concept that thoughts and emotions can influence physical performance.
What is the mind–body connection?
Playing for scholarships, trophies, or praise.
What is extrinsic motivation?
This leadership style emphasizes inspiration and development.
What is transformational leadership?
Directing attention to task-relevant cues is known as this.
What is attention control?
This type of goal focuses on improving a specific skill level.
What is a performance goal?
The theory that explains the relationship between arousal and performance.
What is the inverted U hypothesis?
Self-determination theory says athletes thrive when these three needs are met.
What are autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
A coach who makes all decisions independently is using this style.
What is autocratic leadership?
One strategy to build athlete confidence.
What are mastery experiences, positive self-talk, modeling, or effective feedback?
This type of goal focuses on specific behaviors or techniques.
What is a process goal?
This model develops through the stages of assessment, education, acquisition, practice, and finally evaluation.
What is Psychological Skills Training (PST)?
A coaching behavior that supports autonomy rather than control.
What are offering choice, explaining “why,” or encouraging athlete input?
One characteristic of effective coaching communication.
What are clear expectations, supportive feedback, active listening, or constructive criticism?
Overthinking can harm performance.
How does it disrupt automatic skill execution?
This is what the “M” in SMART stands for.
What is measurable?
Name two factors that can influence psychological performance.
What are confidence, arousal, focus, motivation, leadership climate, goal setting?
Explains why overemphasis on extrinsic rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation.
What is shifting focus from enjoyment/mastery to rewards, reducing internal drive?
Explains why is adaptability important in leadership.
How do different athletes and situations require different approaches?
Explains how focus and confidence are connected.
How does strong focus support successful execution, reinforcing confidence?
Process goals become most powerful this way.
What is focusing on controllable behaviors that lead to outcomes?