Sport Psychology Revision

Define sport psychology.

According to Very Well Mind (2023), sport psychology can be defined as the study of how psychological factors influence sports, athletic ___________, exercise, and physical activity

What is an example of a sport psychology strategy used by elite athletes?

• Motivation

• Goal Setting

• Visualization or imagery

• All of the above

Explain the purpose of setting SMART goals and explain each step.

True or False: Goal setting is an established technique to increase motivation and enhance confidence

• True

• False

According to Very Well Mind (2023), motivation can be defined as why a person does something. It is the driving force behind human _______.

Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

What is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Payment

• Enjoyment

• Winning

• Prizes and/or trophies

What is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Purpose

• Fun

• Passion

• Promotion

True or False: Visualization means representing a movement or routine, a process in which athletes use all their senses to create a mental image of what they want to achieve

• True

• False