Ch 12 (PST)

Question 1

Psychological skills training (PST)

Answer 1

systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills for the purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment, or achieving greater sport and physical activity self-satisfaction.

Question 2

Clough and colleagues’ 4C model

Answer 2

1.) Control
2.) Commitment
3.) Challenge
4.) Confidence

Question 3

Mental toughness (Gucciardi 2017)

Answer 3

is a state-like psychological resource that is purposeful, flexible, and efficient in nature for the enactment and maintenance of goal-directed pursuits.

Question 4

6 mental qualities included in psychological skills programs

Answer 4

1.) resilience
2.) imagery
3.) concentration
4.) mindfulness
5.) relaxation
6.) goal setting

Question 5

the 5 R’s

Answer 5

• respond
• release
• replay
• recharge
• refocus

Question 6

the 3 phases of PST programs

Answer 6

education, acquisition, and practice

Question 7

self-regulation

Answer 7

the ability to work toward one’s short and long term goals by effectively monitoring and managing one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Question 8

5-stage model of athlete self-regulation developed by Kirschenbaum (1984)

Answer 8

1.) problem identification
2.) commitment
3.) execution
4.) environmental management
5.) generalization