Sport Psychology

The coaches tactics in a game of footy are an example of what dimension of concentration?

• Broad internal

• Broad external

• Narrow internal

• Narrow external

"Good shot!" is an example of what?

• Performance segmenting

• Mental rehearsal

• Positive self talk

• Affirmations

Answer explanation

self-talk is a technique used to improve concentration.

Self-talk is based on the theory that what people say to themselves has an affect

on the way they behave.

"I want to make 20 tackles and 10 hit ups today!" is an example of what?

• Mental rehearsal

• Goal-setting

• Positive self talk

• Affirmations

What are two factors that can cause choking?

• Internal Distractors and pressure

• Sweat and cold weather

• Mental toughness and negative self talk

• external distractors and simulation training

Answer explanation

 

internal distractor

is a thought that distracts attention from the present attentional cues.

pressure is a feeling that is created by an athlete in response to performing in a sporting situation.

How would you use simulation training as a goal kicker?

• Practice as often as you can

• Work on a routine to go through before your kick

• Mutter to yourself before the kick

• Have team mates distract you as you try to kick

Answer explanation

simulation training is training that mimics the competition environment as close as possible.

What is an example of Imagery?

• Dreaming about winning the grand final

• Visualising yourself executing your skill

• Imagining a target to hit behind the goal as you aim for it

• Taking photos and video to help improve your performance

Answer explanation

imagery is a psychological term that uses all the senses to re-create or create an experience in the mind.

What is thought stopping used to stop?

• Positive self talk

• Bad performances

• negative self talk

• Blocking out external distractors

What is thought stopping used to stop?

• Positive self talk

• Bad performances

• negative self talk

• Blocking out external distractors

Focusing on catching the ball is a ______ ________ focus

What would bouncing the ball 10 times before each serve be called?

• OCD

• Pre performance routines

• simulation training

• flow

Answer explanation

performance routines are routines established by the athlete in order to maintain focus