PHYSICAL & MENTAL CONDITIONING

OVERVIEW Physical & psychological stress Physical conditioning Mental conditioning & techniques Effects of tobacco, caffeine, alcohol, drugs and food

PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS Any situation or action which places special physical or psychological demands on an individual. Can be bad or good Managing stress

PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS Physical stress Psychological stress

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING Objective: To condition the muscles and/or cardiovascular system so that the competitor is able to control and endure a sustained period of performance without fatiguing.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING Physical training exercises: - Isometric exercises - Weight lifting - Calisthenics - Running and aerobics Dry firing

MENTAL CONDITIONING

MINDSET Individuals who are outstanding in any field are “self confident” Confidence: physical talent, previous successes Confidence is the product of particular, positive thinking habits

MIND SET Focusing on negatives are damaging: - “Whatever you do, don’t strike out!” - “Take this to your mom; don’t drop it!” - “Whatever you do, don’t cross-fire!”

MIND SET The proper frame of mind provides the competitor with the ability to perform at their best Are you really “thinking” in a way that will give you the best chance of success? The enemy within!

MIND SET – source of thoughts and mental pictures and Conscious mind – source of thoughts and mental pictures and senses Sub-conscious mind – source of all skills and powers to perform

MIND SET The little voice inside: - Controlling your mind to help you get ahead - Turn your mind into your best friend your biggest fan and the greatest coach on earth

MIND SET Positive affirmations: “It’s like me to shoot 10’s.” “I’m good at shooting rapid fire.” “I will reach my goals.” “I am a champion.” “I am going to stay focused on my shot process.”

MIND SET Visualization: - the body won’t go where the mind hasn’t been - visualization is inoculation

MIND SET Goal setting: - What / when / how - Short-term, intermediate, long term goals Re-enforcement: - The more you think about, talk about, and write about something, the more likely it is to happen

STIMULANTS Tobacco Caffeine Alcohol Drugs / supplements Energy drinks / foods

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SUMMARY Physical & psychological stress Physical conditioning Mental conditioning & techniques Effects of tobacco, caffeine, alcohol, drugs and food