Sports Psychology

What is Sports Psychology? Pick two

• How factors influence athletic performance

• Analysing movement

• How psychological factors influence exercise

• How psychological factors influence athletic performance

Why would an athlete need a sports psychologist?

(a)  

Does every athlete need a sports psychologist? Pick two

• No

• If it helps them improve their confidence

• Yes

• If it helps them improve their performance

How do we use sports psychology in our PE class. Name two ways

(a)  

What should you do in a team situation if a team mate is not passing the ball during a match?

• Give out to them

• Communicate with them

• Tackle them to retrieve the ball

Name the two types of motivation

• Positivity

• Extrinsic

• Teamwork

• Intrinsic

• Etrinsic

Name two skills that are important during a basketball game

(a)  

Pick three important strategies for motivation

• Goals

• Communication

• Action Plans

• Vision

• Teamwork

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Exercising because it feels good

• Exercising for competing against someone

• Exercising to win a medal

• Exercising to win money

What is psychology?

• Study of an athlete's goals and visions

• Study of the brain

• Study of the mind and behavior

• Study of movement