Physical & Mental Health

------- ----------- is the study of sport and exercise, and the mental (psychological) factors influencing performance.

• Sports medicine

• Sports Physiology

• Sports Psychology

• Sports Performance

Sports Psychologists explain psychological principles and a number of different techniques to the field of medicine all aimed at helping athletes gain:

• Improved physical conditions

• Improved athletic performance and positive self image

• Improved attitude

• Improved academic performance

It is often said that performance in a sport is _____ mental, however most of the athlete's time is spent in _______ preparation for competition.

• 95%; emotional

• 72%; physical

• 10%; emotional

• 95%; physical

Sports Pyschology can help athletes with which of the following?

• set goals

• boost self-confidence & enhance self image

• stay motivated

• cope with stress and disappointment

• all of the above

______ _____ is when you take time to do things to improve your mental, physical, and emotional health.

• Self Centeredness

• Self Care

• Selfishness

• Self Esteem

By practicing ______ ________ you are better able to cope with stress or other emotions you may experience.

• Fasting

• Self Care

• Foreign Language

• Visual Imagery

Match the following self care methods with their proper examples:

• surround yourself with people who are supportive & make you happy not people who make you stressed

• Do your favorite things

• Put down your phone and stay away from social media for a little while

• Take care of your body

• get enough sleep, exercise, eat healthy meals, stay away from drugs and alcohol, etc.

• Take a break

• make your schedule lighter, say no thank you to doing things

• Disconnect

• Hobbies, things that make you happy

• Re-examine your friend group

Research shows that people who use goal setting effectively benefit in which of the following ways? Choose ALL that apply.

• Suffer from less stress and anxiety

• Concentrate Better

• Show more self confidence

• Perform Better

• Are happier with their performance

By _______ ______ and measuring achievement, athletes can track their accomplishments and visualize how much more they are capable of attaining.

• Setting standards

• Setting goals

• Setting minimums

• Setting limits

When an athlete is able to reach a goal it boosts the athlete's __________ that he/she is able to reach higher, more difficult goals.

• fears

• anxiety

• confidence

• expectations