Chapter 12 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Define skills
The learned ability to perform an action well
Define psychological skills training (PST)
Systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills to enhance performance, increase enjoyment, or achieve greater sport and physical activity self-satisfaction
Define methods
A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one
Define mental toughness
An athlete’s ability to focus, rebound from failure, and cope with pressure; determination to persist in the face of adversity; mental resilience
Define P.A.C.E.
A sport psychology model for facilitating performance readiness, which is a key to sustained performance excellence. Stands to perception, activation, concentration, and execution
Define the 5 Rs
A between execution routine; stands for respond, release, replay, recharge, and refocus
Define education phase
First phase of PST programs; suggests psychological skills must be learned and practiced
Define acquisition phase
Second phase of PST programs; focuses on strategies and techniques for learning different psychological skills by tailoring programs to meet individual needs
Define practice phase
Third phase of PST programs; focuses on automating skills through overlearning, integrating psychological skills, and simulating the skills you want to apply to actual competitions
Define self-regulation
The ability to work toward one’s short- and long-term goals by effectively monitoring and managing one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Define virtual reality
An environment that is a simulation of the real world or an imaginary world, providing an interactive experience between the athlete and the environment they see on the athletic field
Define eye tracking
The process of monitoring and recording athletes’ gaze positions when they look at 2D and 3D stimuli
Define sonification
Auditory information regarding an athlete’s performance
