3. Psychological Demands of Performance

Question 1

Psychological preparedness

Answer 1

Forming mental functions, processes and personality traits that help to solve problems during training sessions and competitions

Question 2

Self-confidence

Answer 2

A belief in your skills and ability

Question 3

Self-efficacy

Answer 3

An individual’s self-belief that enables them to perform better (state confidence)

Question 4

Bandura’s model of self-efficacy

Answer 4

1. Performance outcome
2. Role-modelling
3. Encouragement
4. Emotional status

Question 5

Anxiety

Answer 5

A feeling of unease such as worry or fear that can be mild or severe

Question 6

Cognitive anxiety

Answer 6

The mental state of the performer

Question 7

Somatic anxiety

Answer 7

Affects the body physically

Question 8

Arousal

Answer 8

A state of physical and mental readiness

Question 9

Motivation

Answer 9

The level of enthusiasm or desire to train or compete at something

Question 10

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 10

Motivation within an individual

Question 11

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 11

Comes from a source outside the performer

Question 12

Ammotivation

Answer 12

When a performer lacks motivation

Question 13

Long term strategies to enhance psychological preparation

Answer 13

Attitude
Goal setting

Question 14

Strategies to enhance psychological preparation before a performance

Answer 14

Mental rehearsal
Positive self-talk
Visualisation
Pre-performance ritual
Music

Question 15

Strategies to enhance psychological preparation during performance

Answer 15

Breathing control
Reframing

Question 16

Strategies to enhance psychological preparation after a performance

Answer 16

Breathing control
Music
Reflecting and reframing
Goal-setting

Question 17

Positive self-talk

Answer 17

Positive encouragement (I can, I will) followed by positive reinforcement

Question 18

Mental rehearsal

Answer 18

A technique in which the performer imagines or visualises themselves being successful in their performance

Question 19

Visualisation

Answer 19

A technique in which the performer imagines or visulalises themselves being successful in their performance using all five senses

Question 20

Pre-performance ritual

Answer 20

Any type of routine or habit a performer does to enhance their performance, that helps them to get in the right mindset and to combat anxiety

Question 21

Breathing control

Answer 21

Helps performers to breathe slowly and steadily and deeper from the diaphragm, reducing anxiety and controlling arousal and concentration

Question 22

Reframing

Answer 22

Putting a new thought or a new frame around something that has happened, is happening, or might happen