WorksheetsThe Mind & Sports Performance
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Complete the sentence: Motivation is...
a)
the need or desire to achieve a goal or a certain level of success.
b)
something which permits a prediction of what a person will do in a given situation.
c)
a man who dresses in a leotard and delivers exercise to the general public
2.
Gould et al (2002) said that motivation is...
a)
a construct that does not exist among athletes
b)
a key element for athletic success
c)
pointless and should not be taken seriously
3.
Doing an activity for a separable reward or outcome is called...
a)
Intrinsic Motivation
b)
Amotivation
c)
Extrinsic Motivation
4.
Doing an activity because it is enjoyable and rewarding in itself is called...
a)
Intrinsic
b)
Extrinsic
c)
Amotivation
5.
Which type of motivation is said to be the 'pale impoverished' form of motivation?
a)
Intrinsic
b)
Extrinsic
c)
Amotivation
6.
Which is the preferred type of motivation for any successful athlete?
a)
Amotivation
b)
Intrinsic
c)
Extrinsic
7.
Which theory is this related to:
Motivated function is primarily a functional of individual characteristics
Motivated function is primarily a functional of individual characteristics
a)
Situational
b)
Trait
c)
Interactional
8.
Which theory is this related to:
Motivation levels are determined by the situation that you find yourself in
Motivation levels are determined by the situation that you find yourself in
a)
Interactional
b)
Trait
c)
Situational
9.
Which theory is this related to:
Motivation levels are determined by both the athletes traits and situation they find themselves in
Motivation levels are determined by both the athletes traits and situation they find themselves in
a)
Situational
b)
Trait
c)
Interactional
10.
Which type of motivation is best described as:
'...is an individuals efforts to achieve excellence, master a task, overcome obstacles and perform better than others'
'...is an individuals efforts to achieve excellence, master a task, overcome obstacles and perform better than others'
a)
Intrinsic motivation
b)
Extrinsic motivation
c)
Achievement motivation
11.
What is this describing:
Possesses high levels of intrinsic or extrinsic motivation and will channel these to ensure they perform to the best of their ability in order to achieve their goals. As the desire becomes more intense so will their effort levels in training and performance
Possesses high levels of intrinsic or extrinsic motivation and will channel these to ensure they perform to the best of their ability in order to achieve their goals. As the desire becomes more intense so will their effort levels in training and performance
a)
Intensity of effort
b)
Persistence in adveristy
c)
Pursuing goals
d)
Choosing the right activity
12.
What is this best describing:
When a performer is motivated to follow in the footsteps of a role model or family member, or a challenge in a particular activity. Having good motivation plays a crucial role in a performer’s choice of activity and to do as well as they possible can.
When a performer is motivated to follow in the footsteps of a role model or family member, or a challenge in a particular activity. Having good motivation plays a crucial role in a performer’s choice of activity and to do as well as they possible can.
a)
Pursuing goals
b)
Choosing the right activity
c)
Persistence in adversity
d)
Intensity in effort
13.
What is this best describing:
Sport performers are goal orientated and means they focus all their effort on achieving them. Although goals will always be set, motivation to succeed will have a huge impact on whether or not they achieve them
Sport performers are goal orientated and means they focus all their effort on achieving them. Although goals will always be set, motivation to succeed will have a huge impact on whether or not they achieve them
a)
Intensity in effort
b)
Persistence in adversity
c)
Pursuing goals
d)
Choosing the right activity
14.
What is this best describing:
Encounter difficulties during training or competition i.e. illness, injury. The level of motivation a performer possesses will have an impact on the likelihood of them succeeding.
Encounter difficulties during training or competition i.e. illness, injury. The level of motivation a performer possesses will have an impact on the likelihood of them succeeding.
a)
Persistence in adversity
b)
Pursuing goals
c)
Intensity in effort
d)
Choosing the right activity
15.
Why is goal setting important for athletes?
a)
Deters athletes who are mentally weak
b)
Makes sport fun and interesting
c)
Helps maintains focus, purpose and makes athletes more likely to succeed
16.
What acronym should all goals be created with?
a)
TARGET
b)
SMART
c)
POINTLESS
17.
Focusing on the winning of a trophy or tournament would be classified as which type of goal?
a)
Outcome
b)
Process
c)
Performance
d)
Extrinsic motivation
18.
Which type of goal uses stepping stones in order to reach the required performance level
a)
Performance
b)
Outcome
c)
Intrinsic motivation
d)
Process
19.
Running the Lincoln 10k in under 50 minutes would be classified as what type of goal?
a)
Performance
b)
Outcome
c)
Long term
d)
Short term
20.
What is this a definition of:
“...is best considered a belief a person has about their ability to execute a specific task successfully in order to obtain a certain outcome”
“...is best considered a belief a person has about their ability to execute a specific task successfully in order to obtain a certain outcome”
a)
Self-efficacy
b)
Self-confidence
c)
Motivation
d)
Self-talk
21.
What is this a definition of:
“Performed by athletes either in one’s head or spoken aloud, it refers to automatic statements used by athletes that are reflective of task specific, sport related thoughts or actions”
“Performed by athletes either in one’s head or spoken aloud, it refers to automatic statements used by athletes that are reflective of task specific, sport related thoughts or actions”
a)
Self-talk
b)
Mental Imagery
c)
Visualisation
d)
Mental skill training
22.
Self-talk is considered to be either...
a)
bad or good
b)
happy or sad
c)
positive or negative
23.
"Come on! We can do this!" would be an example of which type of self talk?
a)
Instructional
b)
Motivational
c)
Negative
24.
"Keep your eye on the ball at all times and do not be afraid" would be an example of which type of self-talk?
a)
Motivational
b)
Instructional
c)
Negative
25.
Using all of your sense to build a picture in your head is called?
a)
Self-talk
b)
Self-efficacy
c)
Mental Imagery
26.
Mental imagery has the potential to positively enhance...
a)
Mental capacity
b)
Anxiety levels
c)
Self-confidence & self-efficacy
27.
Bandura (1990) said that self-efficacy is...
a)
Bad for athletes as it lures them into a false sense of security
b)
the basis of judgments that individual create with regards to whether they believe they have the capabilities to achieve
c)
not as important as self-confidence
28.
Which of the four factor that effect self-efficacy is considered the most important?
a)
Performance accomplishments
b)
Vicarious experiences
c)
Verbal persuasion
d)
Imaginal expereinces
29.
Why would Gareth Bale be a good example of verbal persuasion in self-efficacy?
a)
He was persuaded to join Real Mardrid
b)
He was persuaded to move from left-back to attacking midfield
c)
He was persuaded to play for Wales
30.
What type of self-efficacy did Andy Murray demonstrate when he won Wimbledon 2016?
a)
Verbal persuasion
b)
Performance accomplishments
c)
Vicarious experiences
d)
Imaginal Experiences
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