Psychological Foundations of Performance and Participation

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What are the psychological foundations of performance and participation?

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A wide range of mental and emotional factors that influence behavior and abilities in sports and physical activity.

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What is mental toughness?

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The ability to remain committed, motivated, and confident, seeing challenges as opportunities and maintaining concentration under pressure.

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What are the 'four Cs' of mental toughness?

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Control, Commitment, Confidence, and Challenge.

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What is intrinsic motivation?

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Motivation that comes from internal factors, like personal enjoyment and satisfaction from mastering a skill.

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What is extrinsic motivation?

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Motivation that comes from external rewards, such as trophies, money, or social recognition.

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What is the Inverted-U Hypothesis?

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It suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance; too little or too much can hinder it.

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What techniques can help manage anxiety and find optimal arousal?

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Relaxation, controlled breathing, and positive self-talk.

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What is the importance of focus and concentration in performance?

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Elite performers can ignore distractions and concentrate on the task at hand.

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What is the SMART framework in goal setting?

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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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How does imagery and visualization benefit athletes?

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It builds confidence, improves concentration, and prepares the athlete for competition.