Mental prep and mental thoughts

Question 1

How can arousal affect a athlete physically?

Answer 1

Increase in arousal may cause a rise in heart rate and sweating

Question 2

What is arousal?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What happens if arousal is not at the right levels?

Answer 3

Performance may suffer

Question 4

What can show arousal?

Answer 4

Inverted U theory

Question 5

What levels of arousal does a fine movement require?

Answer 5

Low level of arousal

Question 6

What level of arousal does a gross skill require?

Answer 6

High level of arousal

Question 7

What are the three methods of controlling arousal levels?

Answer 7

• deep breathing
• mental rehearsal
• positive self talk

Question 8

Describe deep breathing

Answer 8

• it is a somatic technique

- it exaggerates that breaths in and out, this calms nerves and controls arousal

Question 9

What is mental rehearsal

Answer 9

• it is a cognitive technique
• involves the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly before attempting it
• Controls mental thoughts and imagines positive outcomes

Question 10

What is positive self talk?

Answer 10

• is a cognitive technique

- The performer talks to themselves in their head to reassure themselves that they are doing well

Question 11

What is somatic

Answer 11

Physical

Question 12

What is cognitive

Answer 12

Mental

Question 13

What are the two types of aggression?

Answer 13

• Direct aggression

- indirect aggression

Question 14

What is direct aggression?

Answer 14

There is actual physical contact to directly or deliberately inflict harm upon their opponent

Question 15

What is indirect aggression?

Answer 15

The aggressive act is taken out on an object to gain an advantage over an opponent

Question 16

What does indirect aggression do?

Answer 16

• makes the opponent feel less confident as in is normal mental harm

Question 17

What are the two personality types?

Answer 17

• introvert

- extrovert

Question 18

What is an introvert?

Answer 18

• they don’t need to be motivated by others

- they require low levels of arousal

Question 19

What is an extrovert?

Answer 19

• they need a high level of arousal

- they tend to be motivated by others

Question 20

What Sports do introverts play?

Answer 20

Individual sports that require a fine skill and low arousal levels

Question 21

What sports do extrovert play?

Answer 21

Team sports that involve high arousal, low concentration and a gross skill

Question 22

What is motivation?

Answer 22

The drive to succeed or desire to achieve something

Question 23

What are the two types of motivation?

Answer 23

• intrinsic motivation

- extrinsic motivation

Question 24

What is intrinsic motivation?

Answer 24

• motivation that comes from within the performer

- The performer is driven to achieve for the feeling it brings them (happiness)

Question 25

What is extrinsic motivation?

Answer 25

• The motivation to achieve a reward

Question 26

What are the two types of rewards?

Answer 26

• tangible rewards

- intangible rewards

Question 27

Give an example of a tangible reward

Answer 27

Medals, trophies and certificates

Question 28

Give an example of an intangible reward

Answer 28

Crowds applause, praise

Question 29

What are the positives of intrinsic motivation ?

Answer 29

Is more likely to lead to continued participation in sport

Question 30

What are the negative’s of extrinsic motivation?

Answer 30

• Performers can become too reliant on extrinsic motivation, they only play for the reward.
• if too many rewards are given in may cause a performer to forget why they were playing in the first place, for the love of the game