Chapter 11 Slides Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 primary training aspects that contribute to performance?
A
- mental
- physical
- technical
- tactical
2
Q
People perform at different _____ levels. Different sports require different ____ levels.
A
arousal
3
Q
Name 3 reasons why athletes and coaches don’t use MST.
A
- lack of knowledge
- belief that mental skill are innate and unchangeable
- lack of time
4
Q
Name 4 MST myths.
A
- MST is for problem athletes only
- MST is for elite athletes only
- the magic wand myth (quick fix)
- MST doesn’t work and isn’t useful (hocus pocus)
5
Q
Give 3 examples of when psychological skills have moved beyond sport.
A
- AT using mental imagery to rebuild confidence in an athlete after injury
- PT using goal setting to maintain motivation for an individual with prolonged injury
- teacher using relaxation training to calm down hyperactive child
6
Q
What is the ultimate goal PST ?
A
self-regulation
7
Q
What is self-regulation?
A
the ability to work toward one’s short- and long-term goals by effectively monitoring and managing one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
8
Q
Who should perform MST?
A
- sport psychologist
- coach/exercise leader
- athlete
9
Q
When should MST begin?
A
- ideally, off season/pre season
- more time to learn and automate new skills
- less pressure to win
10
Q
How long should MST last?
A
- first exposure is 3-6 months
- then, lifetime commitment
11
Q
Name 7 steps to implementing MST.
A
- assessment
- identify critical mental skills and mental training tools for each individual athlete
- provide vision and long term goal setting
- develop systemic practice routine and schedule
- develop and implement the MST program based on the above steps
- systemically evaluate and revise MST program
- reward goal achievement regularly
12
Q
Name 4 common problems with implementing MST.
A
- lack of conviction
- lack of time
- lack of consultant’s sport knowledge
- lack of follow up
