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Sports Psychology Recap
Sports Psychology Recap
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A quiz to test your knowledge over the psychological techniques we have learnt
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1
What is the process of setting targets to focus on when seeking to improve performance?
Goal Setting
Mental rehersal
Motivation
Feedback
2
Terminal or discrete feedback is....
Feedback that comes from some external source
Provided after a skill has been performed
Provided by an athlete’s senses
Provided from many sources during the execution of a skill
3
Which mental rehearsal technique can strengthen nerve pathways?
Centring
Simulation
Imagery
All of the above
4
Arousal can be measured using a number of physiological indicators including...
Heart Rate
Brain Waves
All of the above
Muscle Tension
5
Why is sports psychology used?
All of the above
Enjoy sports
Cope with the pressures of competition
To give an athlete an edge over competitors
6
The process of seeking improvement by focusing on one’s own performance is known as...
Task Orientation
Ego Orientation
7
Focusing solely on individual performance and not other competitors is which type of goal?
None of the above
Performance
Outcome
Process
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The "R" in SMART goals stands for
Respectful
Reliable
Resonsible
Realistic
9
Which type of motivation best alligns with Nick Kyrgios' response?
B. Extrinsic Motivation
D. None of the above
C. Both A and B
A. Intrinsic Motivation
10
Broad Focus can be defined as...
Inward projection
Having a great deal of stimuli, including peripheral cues
Outward projection
A small number of stimuli, thinking about specific things
11
Using a pre-event routine before each high jump is an example of which type of goal?
Process Goals
Performance Goals
Outcome Goals
None of the above
12
In its physiological sense, what refers to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system?
Mental Rehearsal
Arousal
Visualisation
Concentration
13
Athletes should mentally prepare for...
D. None of the above
B. Warm up routines
C. A and B
A. Training drills
14
Which mental rehearsal technique is useful for learning new skills?
Simulation
Centring
Imagery
All of the above
15
In what ways do athletes use Feedback?
to change their performance in the future
to forget their previous learning
All of the above
to improve technical execution of a skill
16
Which psychological technique arouses us to act toward a desired goal?
Relaxation
Goal Setting
Motivation
Visualisation
17
Which mental rehearsal technique is useful for gaining control and focussing on the next action
All of the above
Centring
Simulation
Imagery
18
Which theory states that over-arousal shows as excessive tension and nervousness
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
B. Inverted U Theory
A. Drive Theory
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The more arousal and anxiety an individual experiences, the higher their performance will be
A. Drive Theory
C. A and B
D. None of the above
B. Inverted U Theory
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Kinaesthetic feedback is...
Provided from many sources during the execution of a skill
Provided by external source such as coach or parent
Provided by an athlete’s senses
Feedback that comes from some external source e.g. teacher
