Part 6: Enhancing Performance (MST) Flashcards
what are the two types of applied sport psych
- clinical
- educational
what does an education sport psych consultant focus on
teaching
- normal people in abnormal situation
what type of sport psych consultant uses MST - clinical and educational
education
what are the three objectives of MST and which did ken say was most important
- help athletes perform to best
- help athletes enjoy sport
- develop psych skills as life skills = this most important
why do athletes spend more time on physical than MST - even though on race day need majority of MST
- lack of knowledge
- mental skills viewed as unchangeable
- lack of time for MST
- myths about MST
is skills or method considered the product
skills
what three things are apart of MST Skills
- foundation
- performance
- facilitative
what 2 methods are apart of MST methods
- foundation methods
- MST method
peak performance profile is a component of which method
foundation
why must we do a needs/skills assessment
because there is no set MST programme
what three components are needed when assessing mental skill needs
- the sport
- the team
- the individual
mental preparation
is about increase arousal level and _____ focus before game/race
attention-concentration
what are key factors about relaxation for sport
being physically and mentally free from uncontrolled activation, negative thoughts
readiness
what is the goal and regular saying for relaxation
calm the body and …
clear the mind
calm the body is what aspect
physiological
e.g. decrease HR
