Lecture 16- Sport Based LifeSkills Programmes Flashcards
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What are the 3 main objectives of Mental Skills Training (MST)?
1️⃣ Help athletes PERFORM to the best of their ability
2️⃣ Help athletes ENJOY sport
3️⃣ Develop Mental Skills as LifeSkills
- Personal growth & development
- Psychological well-being
What Mental Skills are developed as LifeSkills?
- Motivation
- Goal setting
- Confidence
- Commitment
- Stress management
- Coping skills
- Attention–concentration
- Focus
What are LifeSkills Programmes?
LifeSkills = skills that enable us to succeed in the environments in which we live.
Why are LifeSkills needed in multiple environments?
Because we must succeed in more than one environment → family, school, sport, job, career.
What types of skills are LifeSkills?
- Behavioural (e.g. goal setting, commitment, persistence)
- Cognitive (e.g. problem solving, stress management)
Why is sport used in LifeSkills programmes?
Because sport is a powerful metaphor for teaching LifeSkills.
List 4 reasons why sport is an effective LifeSkills metaphor.
1️⃣ Sport is pervasive in society → adolescents are motivated to engage with it.
2️⃣ Sport demonstrates tangible results from skill use.
3️⃣ LifeSkills are learned like physical skills → through demonstration & practice.
4️⃣ LifeSkills from sport are transferable to other domains (education, work).
Is LifeSkills transfer automatic?
No — transfer must be deliberately planned & taught (no LifeSkills osmosis).
What is the key slogan about LifeSkills transfer?
LifeSkills are “taught” not “caught”!
What is the LifeSkills Development theoretical model based on?
LifeSkills Interventions → Basic Psychological Needs → Eudaimonic Psychological Well-Being.
What are examples of LifeSkills interventions?
- Goal setting
- Social support (teams)
- Choice & challenge
- Workshops
- Mentoring
- Group exercises
- Independent tasks
- Social interaction
- Physical activity
What are the 3 Basic Psychological Needs in SDT?
- Autonomy
- Competence
- Relatedness
What is the outcome of meeting Basic Psych Needs in LifeSkills programmes?
Enhanced Life Satisfaction and Meaning (Cohesiveness, Purpose, Significance).
What motivational climate supports LifeSkills development?
Need-supportive Motivational Climate (vs Controlling MC).
What is SDT’s view of motivation?
Autonomous motivation is better for LifeSkills and well-being than controlled motivation.
Name 5 examples of LifeSkills programmes.
1️⃣ GOAL & SUPER programmes
2️⃣ Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
3️⃣ First Tee Golf
4️⃣ Golf Canada LifeSkills
5️⃣ Positive Coach / Head First NZ Rugby programme
What is the target group for the GOAL Programme?
Adolescents aged 11–13 years.
What does the GOAL Programme teach?
- LifeSkills for success
- Personal control & confidence
- Decision-making → leads to a productive & happy life.
What key philosophy does GOAL Programme emphasise?
Learning “what to say YES to” instead of only “what to avoid”.
What is the Hokowhitu LifeSkills Programme?
A sport-based LifeSkills programme for Māori adolescents.
What cultural elements are included in the Hokowhitu programme?
- Kaupapa Māori (cultural overlay)
- Tikanga (practices/procedures)
- Te Reo (language)
- Hauora (health)
- Tuakana–Teina (mentoring)
- Sport for Māori (e.g. Kahu rūa, Marae games)
What is an important consideration for using Te Reo in LifeSkills programmes?
Many Māori adolescents do not know Te Reo fluently → use should be adapted to avoid embarrassment and ensure cultural safety.
What are LifeSkills goals for Elite Athletes?
Promote personal excellence alongside performance excellence:
✅ Psychological well-being
✅ Balanced athlete identity (not “athlete-only” identity)
✅ Support career transition and retirement.
What are the final 3 MST Objectives reviewed in LifeSkills context?
1️⃣ Help athletes PERFORM
2️⃣ Help athletes ENJOY sport
3️⃣ Develop Mental Skills as LifeSkills → personal growth & psychological well-being
