Sport Psychology_Chapter 8: Focus

Front

What is the most important mental skill according to the passage? Options: Concentration, Memory, Problem-solving, Creativity

Back

Concentration

Front

Who is Carl Lewis?

Back

An American track and field athlete

Front

What is the exercise involving picking the last 3 words in a sentence and focusing on them?

Back

Last Words Focus

Front

What should you think when your left foot hits the ground during the run?

Back

Power

Front

Which of the following activities involves focusing on sensations in a part of your body?
Doing a body scan, Reading a book, Listening to music, Cooking a meal

Back

Doing a body scan

Front

Seek the feel of movement, if it feels right, all will be right.

Back

True

Front

When you feel stressed, slow everything down (walking, breathing, talking, stretching, etc.)

Back

True

Front

After an error, breathe, clear your mind, shift your focus onto what you need to do next. Get good at this. Stay in the ____.

Back

zone

Front

What are some simple reminders you can use?

Back

Focus, Smooth, Relax

Front

Return to the basics, follow the game plan.

Back

Stick to the fundamentals and execute the strategy.