Phsycology/mental Prep

Question 1

What is imagery

Answer 1

A mental technique in which the performer visualises themselves being successful in their performance

Question 2

What is mental rehearsal

Answer 2

A performer picturing themselves practicing the skill in their mind, focusing specific stages and technique

Question 3

What is selective attention

Answer 3

Where a performer focuses their attention solely on what they are doing and ignore any other distractions

Question 4

What is positive thinking

Answer 4

A performer being optimistic of a future performance, being confident about winning, shutting out negative thoughts

Question 5

What is negative thinking

Answer 5

When a performer is not optimistic about their future performance and are not confident about doing well

Question 6

What are three benefits of imagery

Answer 6

Improve concentration, relieve stress and anxiety, help with relaxation

Question 7

What are 3 benefits of mental rehearsal

Answer 7

Speeds up reactions, allows concentration and focus, keeps you calm

Question 8

What is external imagery

Answer 8

Picturing yourself doing the skill from outside your body

Question 9

What is internal imagery

Answer 9

Stimulating the feeling of the activity inside your body

Question 10

What is a benefit of selective attention

Answer 10

Allows performer to only focus on task related information

Question 11

What are three benefits of positive thinking

Answer 11

Being confident about doing well, shuts out negative thoughts on failure, feel well prepared for performance

Question 12

What is a example of imagery

Answer 12

A footballer picturing the ball hitting the back of the net during a shot

Question 13

What is a example of mental rehearsal

Answer 13

A trampolinist mentally rehearing a back somersault before performing it

Question 14

What is a example of selective attention

Answer 14

A goalkeeper focusing on where the ball might go and not on the crowd

Question 15

What is a example of positive thinking

Answer 15

A lacrosse player believing that they will win before a match

Question 16

What is S in SMART

Answer 16

Specific-is the goal clear and does it relate to a particular sport

Question 17

What is an example of specific

Answer 17

Achieving a 2:40 marathon

Question 18

What is M in SMART

Answer 18

Measurable-how does your goal relate to past performances

Question 19

What is an example of measurable

Answer 19

2:45 in previous marathon

Question 20

What is A in SMART

Answer 20

Achievable-is your goal realistic

Question 21

What is an example of achievable

Answer 21

Yes runs 50 miles in a week

Question 22

What is R in SMART

Answer 22

Recorded-how do you record your goal

Question 23

What is a example of recorded

Answer 23

Use strata to record

Question 24

What is T in SMART

Answer 24

Timed-length of your goal

Question 25

What is an example of timed

Answer 25

15 weeks to train until marathon

Question 26

What is a motor skill

Answer 26

An action or task that has a target or goal and requires voluntary limb movement to achieve the goal

Question 27

What does PEAFC stand for

Answer 27

Pre-determined, efficiency, aesthetic, fluent, coordination

Question 28

What is a example of pre determined

Answer 28

A netball shooter knowing where to aim and how much power to use for the ball to go in

Question 30

What is a example of efficiency

Answer 30

A rugby player wasting little effort in passing the ball to another player

Question 31

What is an example of aesthetic

Answer 31

A snowboarder performing a stylish trick

Question 32

What is an example of fluent

Answer 32

A gymnast doing their routine effortlessly with no mistakes

Question 33

What is an example of coordination

Answer 33

A gymnast effectively linking different elements of her floor routine

Question 34

What are two simple sports on the difficulty continuum

Answer 34

Running, diving in swimming-straightforward without hardly any judgements to make

Question 35

What are two complex sports on the difficulty continuum

Answer 35

Ski racing, pole vaulting-have to be learned in stages and practised over and over

Question 36

What are two closed sports on the environmental continuum

Answer 36

Handstand in gym, serving in badminton-not affected by the environment

Question 37

What are two open sports on the environmental continuum

Answer 37

Tackling in rugby, beach volleyball-affected by the environment

Question 38

What is the difficulty continuum

Answer 38

Skills can be classified according to the type of judgements and decisions that’s had to be made to perform a skill

Question 39

What is a skilful movement

Answer 39

Where a pre determined objective is accomplished with maximum efficiency and a minimum outlay of energy