Sports Psychology

A weightlifter has promised himself that he will be able to perform a bench press of 100kg within the next month. This is an example of;

• Goal setting
• Self-talk
• Imagery
• Performance routine

Which of the following would be most effective in reducing arousal levels immediately before a game of netball?

• Meditation
• Floatation tank
• Pump-up music played in the change rooms prior to the game
• Deep slow breathing techniques

Anton is a naturally talented, self-confident 14-year-old swimmer with a laid-back ‘go-with- the-flow’ personality. Up to now he has won his age-group races without much application or dedication to his training, compared with his peers. His coach realises Anton’s talent will not be developed unless he takes steps to get his mental approach in order. Which of the following mental skills strategies is most likely to assist Greg to achieve greater success with his swimming? 

• goal setting 
• relaxation 
• imagery 
• self-talk 

What is Definitions of Psychology?

• The study of behavior

• The study of body

What should the athletes do before the competition?

• Eat food

• Imaginary of their best performance

Anxiety in sport can be defined as...

• Feeling cool, calm and collected before competition
• Feelings of nerves of worry before or during a sports performance
• A state of physical preparedness prior to sports performance

You can help reduce your anxiety by

• Worrying about it more
• Taking deep breaths to help slow the heart rate 
• Having an energy drink

Which one of the following is benefit for goal setting in sport?

• Makes you beat your personal best every time

• Increases motivation

• Means you don't need to train as often

• Decreases the effort you need

Which of these is a measurable goal?

• To score more goals in football

• To run the 100m in a quicker time by 10th February

• To make more interceptions in football

• To reduce my 100m time from 12 seconds to 11 seconds

Last psychological phase of injury is

• anger

• denial

• acceptance

• A and B