Lecture 1 Flashcards
Intro to Sport Psych (21 cards)
Explores the psychological factors that influences sport participation & performance | uses theories & interventions to enhance sport performance, participation, personal growth
Sport Psych
enhances well-being & performance
Sport Psych
Sport Psych PRIMARY focus
EDUCATION
Is sport psych clincal?
NO
Roles of Sport Psych Practitioner (x3)
- consulting
- teaching
- researching
Discipline, not credential
Sport Psych
encompasses research, teaching, and consulting
Sport Psych
a specific credential one can obtain through the association of applied sport psychology licensing body for consulting north america
certified mental performance consultant (cMPC)
any individual conducting applied work consulting with athletes
sport psych practitioner
systematic & consistent practice of psychological skills for enhanced performance + educated & facilitates + trains mental skills
psychological skills training (PST)
- to make change, we must do something
- we act our way into new thoughts, rather than thinking our way into new actions
cognitive behavioural approach to PST
Phases of PST (x4)
- education
- assessment
- acquisition
- practice
psychological key skills (x7)
- concentrate on the right things at the right time & manage distractions
- relaxation techniques
- setting short/long term goals
- visualization (imagery)
- self talk
- building an affective team culture
- debriefing & reflection
PST outcomes (x4)
- self awareness
- emotional & arousal management
- motivation
- confidence
relationship between the athlete & the practitioner is ______ _______. (considerations for PST)
strongest predictor of intervention success
PST should: (x2)
- tailor interventions to individual needs
- include coaches in the process
SPP should: (x4)
- establish TTRUST & RAPPORT
- be knowledgable & have something concrete to offer
- conduct followups throughout the season
- adapt to specific needs of each athlete & tailor the intervention
Formal Options for PST:
- Group Sessions
- Individual Sessions
Informal Options for PST:
- brief contact interventions (unplanned, focus on performance enhancement in the moment)
- being embedded in a team & observation
continuous debriefing & reflection leads to
learning & behaviour change
PST interventions are most effective when:
- tailored to individuals
- rooted in a strong relationship