How does positive self-talk help improve mental toughness?

It creates a habit of self-encouragement and reduces negative thoughts

Why is having a support network important for resilience?

It helps athletes feel supported and motivated

What is visualisation in sports?

Mentally rehearsing a successful performance before it happens

What is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Training because you love the sport

Why is it important to recognise obstacles early when working towards a goal?

To develop strategies for overcoming them

Why is setting specific goals better than vague ones?

It helps measure progress and provides clear direction.

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

I will improve my sprint time by 0.5 secs in 3 months by training weekly.

What is one way an athlete can stay mentally strong under pressure?

Stay calm, breathe deeply, and focus on the task at hand

Which of the following is extrinsic motivation?

Receiving a scholarship for sports performance

How can visualisation help an athlete before a game?

By reducing nerves and improving focus

When should an athlete use visualisation?

Regularly during training and before performances

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mentally tough athletes?

Giving up after making mistakes

How can setting new goals after failure help build resilience?

It helps athletes focus on future success

Which of these is an example of positive self-talk?

"I’ve trained for this, and I can do my best."

What is one strategy that can help build resilience after failure?

Learning from mistakes and setting new goals

How can short-term goals help an athlete?

They provide motivation and help track progress.

What is mental toughness?

A mindset that helps athletes stay focused and perform under pressure

How is resilience different from mental toughness?

Mental toughness helps in the moment, resilience helps in the long run

What does SMART stand for in SMART goal setting?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

How can an athlete use visualisation to stay motivated?

By mentally picturing success and positive outcomes

What is a common mistake people make when setting goals?

Setting goals that are too vague or unrealistic

In which situation would an athlete need mental toughness the most?

Performing under high-pressure conditions

What should an athlete do if they face a setback in reaching their goal?

Adjust their plan and keep working towards it

What is a key step in effective visualisation?

Engaging all senses to make it feel real

How can an athlete reframe a setback into something positive?

By seeing it as a chance to improve and learn

What is one way an athlete can stay motivated when facing obstacles?

Visualize success and focus on their long-term goal

What does resilience mean in sports and life?

The ability to recover from setbacks and keep going

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1
How does positive self-talk help improve mental toughness?
It allows athletes to ignore their weaknesses
It stops mistakes from happening
It guarantees a perfect performance every time
It creates a habit of self-encouragement and reduces negative thoughts
2
Why is having a support network important for resilience?
It helps athletes feel supported and motivated
It guarantees success
It prevents all obstacles
It replaces the need for self-motivation
3
What is visualisation in sports?
A type of meditation
Watching other athletes compete
Mentally rehearsing a successful performance before it happens
Closing your eyes and thinking about random things
4
What is an example of intrinsic motivation?
Competing for a cash prize
Playing a sport to win a trophy
Training because you love the sport
Practicing because your coach told you to
5
Why do some athletes lose motivation?
They no longer enjoy the sport
All of the above
They experience repeated failures
External pressures such as school or family commitments
6
Why is it important to recognise obstacles early when working towards a goal?
So they can be avoided completely
So others can solve them for you
To develop strategies for overcoming them
To make excuses if the goal is not reached
7
Why is setting specific goals better than vague ones?
It removes all obstacles from achieving the goal.
It helps measure progress and provides clear direction.
It ensures success every time.
It allows for more flexibility.
8
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
I want to be the best athlete in school.
I want to get better at running.
I’ll try harder at practice.
I will improve my sprint time by 0.5 secs in 3 months by training weekly.
9
What is one way an athlete can stay mentally strong under pressure?
Stay calm, breathe deeply, and focus on the task at hand
Avoid thinking about the game until the last minute
Blame external factors for any mistakes
Focus only on winning, no matter what
10
Which of the following is extrinsic motivation?
Enjoying the challenge of learning something new
Wanting to improve your skills for personal satisfaction
Playing for fun with friends
Receiving a scholarship for sports performance
11
How can visualisation help an athlete before a game?
By reducing nerves and improving focus
By ensuring a guaranteed win
By making them physically stronger
By replacing physical training
12
When should an athlete use visualisation?
Only before a competition
Only when feeling nervous
Regularly during training and before performances
Only after making mistakes
13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mentally tough athletes?
Giving up after making mistakes
Using positive self-talk
Staying focused under pressure
Bouncing back from failure
14
How can setting new goals after failure help build resilience?
It allows them to avoid challenges
It guarantees they won’t fail again
It helps athletes focus on future success
It removes all pressure from competition
15
Which of these is an example of positive self-talk?
"I always mess up under pressure."
"If I fail once, I’ll never succeed."
"I’m not good enough to win."
"I’ve trained for this, and I can do my best."
16
What is one strategy that can help build resilience after failure?
Learning from mistakes and setting new goals
Quitting the sport to avoid failure again
Avoiding competition in the future
Blaming teammates or coaches
17
How can short-term goals help an athlete?
They prevent failure.
They ensure immediate success.
They provide motivation and help track progress.
They replace the need for long-term goals
18
What is mental toughness?
A mindset that helps athletes stay focused and perform under pressure
A natural ability that some athletes are born with
The ability to push through physical pain at all costs
The ability to block out all emotions in sports
19
How is resilience different from mental toughness?
Resilience only applies to sports, while mental toughness applies to life
Mental toughness and resilience are the same
Resilience is about ignoring mistakes
Mental toughness helps in the moment, resilience helps in the long run
20
What does SMART stand for in SMART goal setting?
Strategic, Meaningful, Adaptable, Reliable, Trackable
Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound
Structured, Motivating, Attainable, Rewarding, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
21
How can an athlete use visualisation to stay motivated?
By focusing only on what they want to avoid
By avoiding thinking about competition until game day
By mentally picturing success and positive outcomes
By imagining themselves failing so they are prepared
22
Name a famous athlete known to use visualisation:
Leonardo da Vinci
Michael Phelps
Albert Einstein
William Shakespeare
23
What is a common mistake people make when setting goals?
Setting goals that are too vague or unrealistic
Making goals too easy
Only setting team goals
Not writing goals down
24
In which situation would an athlete need mental toughness the most?
Celebrating after a big win
Performing under high-pressure conditions
Warming up before practice
Watching from the sidelines
25
What should an athlete do if they face a setback in reaching their goal?
Stop training and wait for motivation to return
Blame external factors for the failure
Adjust their plan and keep working towards it
Give up and set a completely new goal
26
What is a key step in effective visualisation?
Ignoring emotions
Only picturing success without a plan
Thinking about worst-case scenarios
Engaging all senses to make it feel real
27
Which sense is NOT commonly used in visualisation?
Feeling
Hearing
Sight
Smell
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How can an athlete reframe a setback into something positive?
By seeing it as a chance to improve and learn
By blaming others for their mistakes
By quitting the sport to avoid another failure
By ignoring it and moving on
29
What is one way an athlete can stay motivated when facing obstacles?
Avoid setting goals to reduce pressure
Only compete against weaker opponents
Ignore challenges and hope they go away
Visualize success and focus on their long-term goal
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What does resilience mean in sports and life?
Never experiencing failure
Always winning competitions
Being naturally talented
The ability to recover from setbacks and keep going

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