Psychological Skills Training (PST) Flashcards
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What is PST
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Psychological Skills Training.
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What is Psychological Skills Training
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It refers to the systematic and consistent practice or mental skills for the purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment, or achieving greater sport and exercise satisfaction.
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What does PST training include?
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Arousal regulation Confidence and Motivation Attention Focus Goal Setting Mental Imagery
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Why PST?
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Build mental toughness -ability to focus -rebound from failure -cope with pressure -determination to persist through adversity -mental resilience Mental toughness vital for success PST can be used to target specific aspects of Mental Toughness
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Why do we not spend more time on PST?
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Focus on physical skills Only for "problematic" athletes Only for elite athletes Stigma of the term mental or psychological -reluctance to discuss emotions Coaches don't have time -priorities Lack of resources
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Three phases of PST
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Education -introduction of concept -minimize bias -form relationship Acquisition -teach skill Practice -direct application
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Real life examples we talked about in class
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Evan Longoria
Army Center for Enhanced Performance
