WorksheetsSport Psych Year 11 Week 1
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is an example of a value in a sports context?
I think stretching before a game prevents injury
I always shake hands with my opponents after a match
Fair play is more important than winning
I feel nervous before every competition
Identify whether the following statement is a belief, value, attitude, or behaviour: “I always cheer for my teammates, even when I’m on the bench.”
Belief
Value
Attitude
Behaviour
What is the relationship between attitudes and behaviour in sports psychology?
Attitudes have no impact on behaviour
Attitudes influence behaviour and are shaped by beliefs and values
Attitudes are formed after behaviour is observed
Behaviour determines beliefs and values
Which of these is NOT a factor that can shape your attitude towards physical activity?
Enjoyment
Sense of Achievement or Challenge
Family and Peers
The Weather/Environment
The change in an individual’s self-confidence as a result of a given situation is referred to as 'Self...
Belief
Confidence
Trust
Efficacy
Rory Lobb moved from the forward line to a defensive position in late 2024 - what likely happened to his self efficacy for the first few games?
Self efficacy is unrelated to role/position
Decreased due to unfamiliarity
Increased due to excitement
It stayed the same - footy is footy
According to the 'Inverted-U-Hypothesis,' how should Riley perform based on his confidence levels?
Well - confidence = optimal performance
Poorly - his confidence is too low
His high confidence will balance out mistakes he makes
Poorly - high confidence will likely lead to complacency
An athlete is feeling slightly nervous before a big game, but still focused and alert. According to the Inverted-U Hypothesis, how is this likely to affect their performance?
Their performance will improve, as moderate arousal can enhance focus and energy
Their performance will decrease because any arousal is harmful
Their performance will stay the same regardless of arousal
Their performance will peak only if they are completely relaxed
The Willeton Tigers are down 1 point to Lakeside and Jeremiah has 2 free throws after the buzzer to put them above. You hear him say "stay locked in," what type of positive self-talk is this?
(a)
Prosper receives a pass playing soccer and instantly adjusts his touch based on how the ball felt on his foot, without needing to look down. What sense is Prosper primarily using?
Visual
Auditory
Kinaesthetic
Tactile
While playing pool instead of doing his EST, you hear Liam say 'I have made the 8 ball into the pocket a hundred times' - which benefit of positive self talk is this?
Reinforce Skill Learning
Changing Bad Habits
Motivating the Performer
Focusing Attention
Building Self-Confidence
Before hitting a golf ball in senior sport, Rochelle senses that her swing is off. What sense is primarily responsible for her awareness?
Auditory
Kinaesthetic
Tactile
Visual
Which of the following best illustrates the combined use of kinaesthetic and tactile senses?
Hearing the crowd cheer after a goal
Feeling the grip of a bat while adjusting swing mechanics
Watching the ball spin in the air
Listening to a coach’s instructions
According to the PETTLEP model, why is it important to include the 'Environment' in imagery practice?
It helps athletes relax before competition
It makes the imagery more vivid and realistic
It improves cardiovascular endurance
It reduces the need for physical training
Which of the following best represents the 'Task' component of PETTLEP?
Imagining yourself in a different sport
Thinking about your opponent’s strategy
Visualising the exact skill or movement you are trying to improve
Repeating motivational phrases
What is the key difference between a group and a team?
A group always has a leader, while a team does not
A team works independently, while a group is always dependent
A team depends on its members to achieve a common goal, while a group may not
A team depends on its members to achieve a common goal, while a group may not
Which of the following is an example of a group but not necessarily a team?
A football team playing in a grand final
An aerobics class at the gym
A netball team preparing for a tournament
A relay team in athletics
During which stage of group development is conflict between team members most common?
(a)
Which of the following best describes the norming stage?
Team members are meeting each other for the first time
Conflict dominates team dynamics
Team members cooperate and disputes are easily resolved
The team is fully focused on high-level performance
What does task cohesion refer to?
The team’s ability to get along socially
Commitment to achieving a common performance goal
The level of discipline enforced by the coach
The team's ability to communicate clearly
Which of the following is true about team cohesion?
Social cohesion always leads to task cohesion
Task cohesion is only possible if social cohesion is present
Task and social cohesion can be independent of each other
You need both for a team to form
