Rehab Ch. 10

Until a couple of decades ago, the general perception was that sports psychologists and consultants dealt only with athletes who had a problem of one kind or another.

• true

• false

Most athletes fatigue physically before they fatigue mentally.

• true

• false

If the individual is striving to attain several goals, each goal should be given a priority.

• true

• false

Setting goals at the correct level is a skill that is innate.

• true

• false

Simulation is carried out by making the physical training circumstances as close as possible to the real

competition.

• true

• false

Not only does an injury take the athlete out of competition but it also sets her back in training and

performance goals.

• true

• false

Research in sports medicine is fundamental and should be gender blind.

• true

• false

When children are compelled to participate in a sport in which they have no interest or aptitude, it can be

constructive for self-confidence.

• true

• false

Overconfidence is a confidence that is based on a high level of ability.

• true

• false

In North America, little or no research in sports psychology took place between the closing of Cloman

Griffith’s laboratory and the 1960s.

• true

• false