Chapter 7 - Psychological Skills Training Flashcards
What is psychological skills training ?
- a systemic & consistent practice
- can Enhance performance, Increase enjoyment, Achieve greater self-satisfaction, Consistency
Why is psychological skills training neglected ?
- Lack of knowledge
- Misunderstandings about psychological skills
- Lack of time
What are myths of psychological skills training?
- it is for “problem” athletes only; Develop mental skills & Enhance performance
- it is for elite training only
- it provides “quick fix” solutions; Fixing skills/issues right before a big game
- it is not useful
What are the 3 phases of psychological skills training?
- education phase
- acquisition phase
- practice phase
What is the education phase of psychological skills training?
- athletes recognize the importance of mental skills in sport and how the skills affect performance
- Frequency of practice
- Psychological skills can be learned
- Increase awareness
What is the acquisition phase of psychological skills training?
- Strategies & techniques for learning
- Formal & informal meetings
- Tailor strategies
What is the practice phase of psychological skills training?
- 3 primary objectives to have an understanding of skills:
- Automate skills through over-learning
- Systematically integrate psychological skills
- Stimulate skills
When should you implement psychological skills training?
- Off-season: The best time to do it, Most focused, Less emotional, Have the time to teach them
- Pre-season: Integrated, Training sessions, Stimulated competition, Actual competition
What are 5 ways to design & implement a psychological skills training program?
- discuss your approach
- assess athletes’ mental skills
- determining which mental skills to use
- psychological skills
- evaluating the program
Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is discuss your approach?
- distinguish between educational and clinical
- more serious mental health concerns = referral
- establish trust
- build rapport
Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is assess the athletes’ mental skills?
- will help them become more aware
- do they perform better in practice than competition or performs more poorly in important competitions than unimportant ones
- oral interview
- written psychological inventories
- feedback on strengths and weaknesses
Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is determine which mental skills to use?
- number of weeks of practice or pre-season?
- devoted practice time?
- athletes’ interest?
- time after competitive season begins?
Designing & Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program: What is psychological skills?
- based on 4 foundation skills, performance skills, & facilitative skills
What are the 4 foundation skills of psychological skills?
- volition; You have control in your environment
- self-awareness; Knowing what your strengths & weaknesses are
- self-esteem
- self-confidence
What are performance skills of psychological skills?
- Optimal physical and mental arousal
- Optimal attention
