chapter 9

Question 1

psychology

Answer 1

science of human behaviour

Question 2

sports psychology

Answer 2

explores one’s behaviour in athletics

Question 3

importance of sport psychology

Answer 3

1. enhance physiological capacities
2. assists to learn motor skills
3. aids in understanding behaviour
4. helps in controlling emotions
5. prepares athletes psychologically for competitions
6. supports emotional needs of sportspersons
7. helps in reducing stress

Question 4

adolescent

Answer 4

the period through which a growing person transition from childhood to maturity.

Question 5

problems of adolescents

Answer 5

1. physical
2. mental
3. aggressive behaviour
4. lack of stability and adjustments
5. emotional
6. self support
7. social
8. sex

Question 6

management of problems of adolscents

Answer 6

1. education for motor development
2. education of psychology
3. sex education
4. vocational guidance
5. moral and religious education’
6. to provide suitable environment
7. adequate independence
8. social education

Question 7

team cohesion

Answer 7

the total field of forces, which act on members to remain in a group

Question 8

two types of team cohesion

Answer 8

1. task
2. social

Question 9

task cohesion

Answer 9

how well the team members or group work together to achieve common goals and objectives.

Question 10

social cohesion

Answer 10

how well the team members enjoy each other’s company

Question 11

factors affecting team cohesion

Answer 11

1. satisfaction
2. size of group
3. similarity
4. support
5. stability

Question 12

how to improve team cohesion

Answer 12

1. set team goals
2. encourage communication
3. practice team building
4. work together to achieve your goal
5. celebrate success as a team

Question 13

attention

Answer 13

the ability of an athlete/ sportsperson to keep a task.

Question 14

two types of attention

Answer 14

1, direction dimension
2. width dimension

Question 15

two types of direct dimension

Answer 15

1. external attention focus
2. internal attention focus

Question 16

external attention focus

Answer 16

when an athlete’s attention is directed outward either to an object or to an opponent’s movement.

Question 17

internal attention focus

Answer 17

when an athlete’s/ sportsperson’s focus is directed to their perusal thoughts and feelings.

Question 18

two types of board dimension

Answer 18

1. broad attention focus
2. narrow attention focus

Question 19

broad attention focus

Answer 19

allows an athlete to receive various things simultaneously.

Question 20

narrow attention focus

Answer 20

when an athlete have a small amount of information to tae in

Question 21

resilience

Answer 21

the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma , tragedy, threats or even significant source of stress

Question 22

types of resilience

Answer 22

1. physical
2. mental
3. emotional
4. social

Question 23

physical resilience

Answer 23

refers to how our body deals with change and recovers from demand , injuries in sports and illnesses.

Question 24

mental resilience

Answer 24

refers to a person’s ability to adapt to change and uncertainty

Question 25

emotional resilience

Answer 25

regulates emotions during the times of stress

Question 26

social resilience

Answer 26

involves the ability of groups to recover from different situations

Question 27

factors in building resilience

Answer 27

1. social support 2. self esteem 3. communication skills 4.self talk 5. managing stress

Question 28

mental toughness

Answer 28

a measure of an individual's ability to be resilient, have confidence, remain competitive and overcome adversity in their life.

Question 29

benefits of mental toughness

Answer 29

1. increased positivity 2. improves motivation 3. better resilience 4. improved self belief 5. improves the ability to face criticism