Sports psychology Flashcards

1
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What is positive feedback

A

Feedback that is positive and includes praise

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2
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What is negative feedback

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feedback that is negative and is used to identify a performers flaws

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3
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What is knowledge of results

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This focuses on the result of the performance e.g. score is 3-0

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4
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What is knowledge of performance

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This focuses on how well the performer performed and how they can improve

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5
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What is extrinsic feedback

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Feedback that is provided by external sources

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6
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What type of feedback is suited towards beginners

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Extrinsic feedback as they aren’t experienced enough yet for self-reflection

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7
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What is an introvert

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Someone who is shy and participates in solo sports

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8
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What is an extrovert

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Someone who is outgoing and usually plays team sports

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9
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What is direct agression

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Aggression that is taken out on someone

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10
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What is indirect aggression

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Aggression not aimed at someone but aimed at an object

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11
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What is direct aggression

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Aggression that is taken out on someone

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12
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How can deep breathing affect arousal

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It can lower your heart rate

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13
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How can visualisation and imagery effect arousal

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-It can lower your arousal as it will reassure you that you can perform the action correctly.

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14
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How can positive self talk affect arousal

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It can lower your arousal to its optimum level as it will allow you to calm yourself

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15
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Why is intrinsic more effective than extrinsic motivation

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Intrinsic motivation comes from within so you are motivating yourself based on your own reflections and thoughts.

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16
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What is intrinsic feedback

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Feedback that comes from within a performer

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17
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What type of feedback is suited to experts

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Intrinsic feedback as they are experienced and already know how they can improve an action.

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18
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Four stages of the info processing model

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  1. Input
  2. Decision making
    3.Output
    4.Feedback
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19
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3 ways to manage arousal

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Deep breathing, visualisation, positive self talk

20
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What does SMART stand for

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S -specific
M- measurable
A- Accepted
R- Realistic
T- Time bound

21
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Types of goals

A

Performance goals and outcome goals

22
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What sports require high arousal

A

Hockey, Rugby and Football

23
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Define Arousal

A

A mental and physical state of alertness varying from deep sleep to intense excitement

24
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What type of sports require low arousal

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Golf, Pool, darts

25
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What is an outcome goal

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A goal that is based on the score of a match or result
e.g. win 3-0

26
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What is a performance goal

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A goal that is based on your individual performance e.g. score 10 goals in a season

27
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Define skill

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A learned action that has the intention of bringing pre-determined results with maximum certainty.

28
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Define ability

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An individual, stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn and perform a skill.

29
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Explain what a fine movement skill is

A

Involves small, precise body movements

30
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What is a basic skill

A

Simple to perform

31
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What is a complex skill

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Difficult skill to perform as it requires a high amount of decision making to act it out.

32
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What is an open skill

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Affected by external stimuli

33
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What is a closed skill

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Not affected by external stimuli

34
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What is a self-paced skill

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Initiated and performed at the performers pace

35
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What is an externally paced skill

A

Initiated and performed in response to a stimuli

36
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What is a gross movement skill

A

Involves large body movements

37
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What is a fine movement skill

A

Involves small, precise body movements

38
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Describe the input stage

A

The information is received by the senses

39
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Describe the decision making stage

A

You interpret the input and decide how to respond

40
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Describe the output stage

A

You carry out the desired action

41
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Describe the feedback stage

A

You are given feedback whether the decision was correct or not

42
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what are the 4 types of guidance

A

-Visual
-Manual
-Verbal
-Mechanical

43
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What is visual guidance

A

Guidance that uses examples that can be seen

44
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What is manual guidance

A

When the coach physically guides the performer

45
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What is verbal guidance

A

Guidance that is listened to

46
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What is mechanical guidance

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Guidance that uses training aids