Mental Preperation

Question 1

What does goal setting allow the performer to do?

Answer 1

To optimize performance by improving confidence and motivation

Question 2

What are the 4 ways in which goal setting influences performance? (Lock + Lathern 1990)

Answer 2

1 - Directs attention onto the task
2 - Increases the effort given
3 - Increases persistance
4 - Increases motivation

Question 3

What is the SMARTER principle?

Answer 3

Specific
Measurable
Accepted / agreed
Realistic
Time
Exciting
Recorded

Question 4

Explain the 3 activity-based goals

Answer 4

Performance - based on previous performances (eg beating PB)
Process - improving technique
Product (outcome) - the end result (eg, winning)

Question 5

State what the three types of time-based goals are

Answer 5

Short term
Medium term
Long term

Question 6

Define Self-efficacy

Answer 6

A type of self-confidence specific to sport, refering to the persons perception of their standard of ability in specific situations

Question 7

If a performer has high self efficacy, what type of perfomrer could he potentially be? (according to bandura)

Answer 7

NACH
Adopt approuch behaviour
Seek challenges
Percivere

Question 8

Explain the Self-efficacy theory

Answer 8

Performance accomplishments - performer should be reminded of previous successes in the difficult skill
Vicarious experiences - performer should watch someone of equal ability complete the skill successfully
Verbal persuasion - convince the perfomrer they can perfomrer the skill well
Control of arousal - performer evalues their internal feelings and physiological state

These all lead to an efficacy expectation, which leads to athletic expectation