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Sports Psychology BTEC Sport

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following is benefit for goal setting in sport?

a)

Makes you beat your personal best every time

b)

Increases motivation

c)

Means you don't need to train as often

d)

Decreases the effort you need

2.

What does SMART stand for?

a)

Specific, Measurable, Realistic, Attainable, Time Bound

b)

Specific, Measureable, Realistic, Achieveable, Time Bound

c)

Specific, Maintainable, Realistic, Achieveable, Time Bound

d)

Specific, Measureable, Relateable, Achieveable, Time Bound

3.

The belief that a desired behaviour can be performed is the definition of...

a)

Anxiety

b)

Confidence

c)

Motivation

d)

Extrinsic motivation

e)

Intrinsic motivation

4.

The level of worry or nervousness a participant expericences is the definition of...

a)

Anxiety

b)

Confidence

c)

Motivation

d)

Extrinsic motivation

e)

Intrinsic motivation

5.

Motivation that comes from external factors which give reasons to take part in activity is....

a)

Method to increase confidence

b)

Extrinsic motivation

c)

Intrinsic motivation

d)

Benefit to increase motivation

6.

Check the 2 answers that match 2 methods to increase a persons self confidence.

a)

Creating a positive environment

b)

state and trait

c)

Improved performance

d)

Improved concentration

e)

Positive self talk

7.

What are the 2 types of anxiety?

4 lines
8.

What is Extroversion refer to?

a)

how emotionally stable they are

b)

how lively, sociable

and impulsive a person is.

9.

What is Motivation?

a)

The process of arousing action,

sustaining activity in progress and regulating

patterns of activity.

b)

An enduring evaluation – positive or

negative of people, objects and ideas’

10.

What is Extrinsic motivation for Sports athletes?

a)

Enjoy

b)

Fun

c)

Trophies

d)

Respectful

11.

Which of the following is a technique of motivation?

a)

goal - setting

b)

praise

c)

spectators

d)

all of the above

12.

Which of the following is the example of Intrinsic Motivation?

a)

Attaraction

b)

Force

c)

Reward

d)

Enjoyment

13.

A person with emotional instability and negative emotions is termed as...

a)

Neurotisism

b)

Agreeableness

c)

Openness

d)

Conscientiousness

14.

Which theory suggests that aggression is learned?

a)

Instinct theory

b)

Social learning theory

c)

Frustration-aggression hypothesis

d)

Adapted frustration-aggression hypothesis

15.

What is the good type of stress known as?

a)

Distress

b)

Stress

c)

Eustress

d)

Supress

16.

Which psychologist is associated with the social learning theory?

a)

Freud

b)

Bandura

c)

Dollard et al.

d)

Eysenck

17.

This is a short-term mood state that changes frequently (temporary). This can vary from situation to situation.

a)

Trait anxiety

b)

Behavioural anxiety

c)

Cognitive anxiety

d)

State anxiety

18.

An athlete is doubting their ability and is starting to become worried. What type of anxiety is this?

a)

Trait anxiety

b)

State anxiety

c)

Somatic anxiety

d)

Cognitive anxiety

19.

True or False? Aggression could be as a result of stress and anxiety?

a)

False

b)

True