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Sport Psychology

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do athletes use goal setting?
a)
To look good
b)
Because the have to
c)
To improve performance
d)
Their coach said so
2.

___________ goals are specific outcomes to be reached within a set period of time: a day, a week, a month, or perhaps even a few months

a)

long-term

b)

short-term

c)

next years goals

d)

maybe I'll get it it goals

3.

motivation through some type of external reward, such as money or praise

a)

negative phrasing

b)

intrinsic

c)

extrinsic

d)

writing goals down

4.

One of the most important attributes an athlete can have

a)

parents

b)

negative phrasing

c)

sports psychology careers

d)

self-confidence

5.

This manifests as dropping out of a sport and quitting an activity that was once enjoyable.

a)

underconfident

b)

motivation

c)

burnout

6.

May be pursued in educational, clinical, or research settings

a)

Doctor

b)

Sports psychology careers

c)

ATC

7.

There are two types of motivation

a)

positive and negative

b)

extrinsic and intrinsic

c)

new and old

8.

Research has shown that people who use goal setting effectively:

a)

have higher stress and better performance

b)

need lower concentration spans

c)

show more self-confidence

d)

perform slightly worse but more consistently

9.

This is defined as an internal state or condition that serves to activate or energize behavior and give it direction

a)

motivation

b)

extrinsic

c)

intrinsic

10.

This type of motivation is driven by some external reward

a)

Intrinsic

b)

Extrinsic

11.

Goal setting can help improve performance.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

This is a training process done completely in the mind. Helps create, modify, or strengthen neurological pathways important to muscle coordination

a)

Imagery

b)

Goal setting

c)

Motivation

13.

Sport psychologists help athletes develop,

a)

Goals

b)

Motivation

c)

Positive self-image

d)

All of the above

14.

This type of motivation requires no external support or reinforcement

a)

Extrinsic motivation

b)

intrinsic motivation

15.

Which of these are goal setting guidelines?

a)

set priorities

b)

set specific goals

c)

set goals at the right level

d)

all of the above

16.

This training process is done in the mind. Imagination is the driving force.

a)

simulation

b)

imagery

17.

Stress can be healthy by maintain a clear focus.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

It is often said that ____% of performance is mental

a)

75

b)

80

c)

85

d)

90

19.

Athletes will take more risks if they are ______ confident

a)

more

b)

less

20.
Things that can cause anxiety in sport can include...
a)
Expectations to win from a coach or family member
b)
Seeing your opponent and thinking you can't beat them
c)
Coming back for your first game since being badly injured
d)
All of the options are correct
21.

Consistent failure can lead to a lack of self esteem

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Some ___ helps to increase awareness, maintain a clearer focus, increase motivation, and filter out distractions.

a)

anxiety

b)

fear

c)

burnout

d)

stress