GRIPS AND SCAMS

Question 1

Self confidence.

Answer 1

the belief in a performer that they can successfully perform a desired skill.

Question 2

Concentration

Answer 2

Is the ability to focus on the required task by focusing on relevant cues and blocking out distractions

Question 3

Arousal regulation

Answer 3

the amount of mental energy or preparedness a person had prior to performance. If an athlete is over aroused they are often too tense to perform well. Under aroused and they easily distracted. When you get the level right you are in ‘The zone’.

Question 4

Motivation

Answer 4

Is the direction an intensity of one’s effort. It is the individual reasons to why someone is competing in that activity.

Question 5

Stress Management

Answer 5

Stress is the result of an imbalance between the demands of a task/situation and the capability of the individual to respond.

Question 6

What are the types of SCAMS

Answer 6

Self confidence, concentration, Arousal regulation, Motivation and Stress management.

Question 7

What are the types of GRIPS

Answer 7

Goal setting, Relaxation, Imagery, Performance routine, self talk

Question 8

Goal setting

Answer 8

Is the process of deciding on something you want to achieve, planning the steps to follow that will help reach the goal, and then working towards achieving the goal.

There are 3 types of goals: process, outcome and performance

Question 9

Relaxation

Answer 9

An athlete will use personal relaxation techniques to minimize stress and tension which will result in improved performance.

Question 10

Methods for relaxation

Answer 10

meditation, music, imagery, breathing techniques

Question 11

Imagery

Answer 11

Is the recreation of the performance, in the mind before it has taken place. It is used so that the performer knows exactly what needs to be done.

Question 12

Effective imagery

Answer 12

The performer must imagine the whole skill and be at a relaxed state. The image created must end in the desired outcome.

Question 13

Performance routines

Answer 13

Is a ritual that a performer follows in the preparation for or during the execution of a task or skill.

Question 14

Self talk

Answer 14

Involves talking or thinking to yourself prior to or during a performance.

Question 15

Positive self talk

Answer 15

Helps to motivate you. ‘I can do this’ It is done to increase self esteem and confidence.

Question 16

Negative self talk

Answer 16

Is self critical or demeaning. ‘I can’t do this’. It creates anxiety and self doubt and is not effective to increase performance.