Sports Psychology

How personality distinguishing athletes from non-athletes? Refer to Eysenck (1982)

• People scoring high on

  the extroversion scales of the EPQ are more likely to

  take up sport.

• People scoring low on

  the extroversion scales of the EPQ are more likely to

  take up sport.

Visualising kicking the winning goal may actually help kick that goal.

• No, picturing it will do nothing

• It depends on too many other factors

• Yes, picturing it in your head will help

Sport psychology examines how psychology can affect performance in sports

• True

• False

The diagrams suggests:

• Overtrained and apathetic athletes perform at optimal levels

• Stressors which make athletes feel overwhelmed perform at optimal levels

• Stressors which challenge athletes within their coping zone perform at optimal levels

• Athletes who are challenged an unable to cope perform at optimal levels

What is the Zone/Flow in sports?

• A state of optimal activation and confidence

• A technique to promote activation

• A model based on levels of anxiety

• A state of demotivation

What are some examples of cognitive activity and anxiety during sport?

• Butterflies in the stomach and shaking

• Worry, loss of focus, and concern

• Increasing heart rate and blood pressure

• Expanding the air passages of the lungs

What is anxiety in the context of sports?

• A positive emotional state caused by a threatening situation

• A vague form of fear or apprehension caused by awareness of activation

• A technique to manage stress

• A positive reaction to stress

What is the primary focus of psychology in sports?

• Designing the sports equipment for athletes

• Understanding the mental processes and behaviours of athletes

• Managing the financial aspects of sports teams

• Organizing sports events and competitions

How does visualization impact athletic performance?

• It has no impact on performance

• It can enhance performance by improving focus

• It decreases performance by causing overthinking

• It only affects performance in team sports

What is the role of a sports psychologist?

• To design training programs

• To improve athletes' mental well-being and performance

• To manage athletes' diets

• To coach athletes in their sport