Sports Psychology

Question 1

Sports psychology

Answer 1

Deals with competitive anxiety and arousal
Improving self confidence and motivation
Goal setting
Effective team work

Question 2

Sports psychology

Answer 2

Mental imagery allows a person to practice whenever they want. Research suggests that mental practice can lead to better performance and be as powerful as physical practice

Question 3

Mental imagery includes

Answer 3

Vivid images
Slow motion
Observation and experts

Question 4

Goal setting

Answer 4

Long term - goals a person wants to achieve ra long period of time

Short term - goals a person wants to achieve in relatively short period of time. (Less then 12 months)

Question 5

Specific
Measurable 
Achievable
Realistic
Time bound

Answer 5

Step 1. Goal setting (smart)
Step 2. Commitment to action
Step 3. Review regularly
Step 4. Rewards

Question 6

What is sports psychology?

Answer 6

Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from many related fields including biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and psychology. It involves the study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors.