Motivation
Define motivation.
The direction and intensity of one's effort.
accept relevant answer.
Define self-confidence
A persons belief in themselves and their ability
Nideffer's model of attention that we can direct our attention in two ways. Identify the two ways.
Width (broad and narrow)
Direction (internal and external)
Define arousal:
a state of excitement, alertness and readiness for action
What does mental imagery involve?
athletes preparing themselves to perform using imagery to visualise themselves performing the skill successfully.
True or Fasle? Stress can have positive and negative impacts on performance
True.
True or False? Goal setting can improve performance, concentration and motivation.
True
Describe extrinsic motivation.
The motivation that comes from outside of us, such as publicity and contracts.
Describe a benefit of high self-confidence.
- Having positive emotions and remaining calm under pressure.
- Achieving challenging goals grows self-confidence and is a continuing process.
- not being afraid to chances, therefore having a large impact on the game.
Define concentration.
True or False:
An energetic warm-up or a pep talk would decrease arousal
False
how does mental imagery make you more successful?
Improves concentration and motivation and builds confidence
Provides thoughts leading to positive performances
Helps lower arousal levels and increase confidence in abilities
Define stress.
Stress is a result of a difference between the demands of a task and the individual's capability or perceived capability to complete the task.
Identify the acronym used for goal setting
SMARTER
Money or a trophy is an example of what?
Extrinsic motivation
Name a self-confidence model learnt.
Self-fulfilling prophecy.
Define the term broad external.
What happens at low arousal?
People are lethargic and perform badly
True or false:
Less vivid imagery is more effective
false
Identify three signs of physiological stress
- increased HR
- increased respiratory rate
- dialation of the pupils
accept relevant answers.
Name the three basic types of goals.
Outcome goals, performance goals and process goals.
List 3 outcomes of intrinsic motivation:
Enjoyment, self-improvement, enhanced feeling of self-worth, love of the game etc...
Identify the three stages in the self-fulfilling prophecy.
Expectations of success - Successful performance - Increased self confidence.
List 3 factors that could affect a athletes concentration.
- Focusing on past events
- Focusing on future events
- Pressure of competition
- Fatigue
What kind of activities are better performed at high levels of arousal?
Explosive activities such as weight lifting, sprinting or shot put
Different sports require different concentration demands. What is an example of a sport that requires a short burst of attention?
cricket, golf, shooting event, or athletic field events
Identify the four stages of The stress process.
1. Demands of the situation or task
2. Perception of the demands
3. Stress response
4. Performance consequence.
Explain why it is important for an athlete to have short term goals whilst striving for their long term goal.
Short-term goals are important as they provide an opportuinty for immediate feedback and maintaining motivation as the athlete works towards a long-term goal.
List 4 ways you can enhance or improve motivation
Provide feedback, set realistic goals, collaborate, allow for success and competence, encourage competitiveness when appropriate, use reinforcement, empower athletes, make activities in training exciting, provide challenges etc...
Name three methods to develop self-confidence?
Positive self-talk, positive posture, focus on own performance, following a routine, and focus on small immediate milestones.
Provide an example for each factor of Nideffer's model of attention. This includes broad external, broad internal, narrow internal and narrow external. Refer to a particular sport.
Cricket (Example)
- "BE": a batsman scanning the field looking fielders
- "BI": Considering the type of shot to play depending on where the ball is born, may require creativity.
- "NI": Remembering the coaching cue "move towards the ball
- "NE": Eyes focused only on the ball that has been released from the bowlers hand.
Explain how you would reduce arousal levels for someone that was over aroused
- Progressive muscle relaxtion: a technique that involves progressively relaxing muscles and therefore able to induce relaxtion.
- centered breathing.
what is flow?
Describe the term "the zone"
Having a high quality of concentration, emotional calmness, alertness, and a positive feeling about performance.
Name each letter in the acronym SMARTER
Specific
Measurable
Accepted
Realistic
Timely
Exciting
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