Sports Psychology Health Psychology

Sports Psychology Psych factors affecting sports performance To enhance athletic & ____________ performance

Purpose of Goals Gauge commitment ____________ Motivate Measure achievement

Goal Setting Positive phrasing Precise, measurable Performance focus, not _________ Rank order Moderate difficulty Write down

Visualization Practice: mental-physical link –physical practice unavailable, impractical, ____________ Build confidence Improve concentration, learning

Simulation Practice mimics real performance situation –_______________ –Judges, Referees –Distractions (e.g., noise, cameras) –Physical conditions (e.g., terrain, temperature) –Fatigue

The “zone” Relaxed, alert, immersed in activity Perceive sufficient skill Moderate _________ Positive thinking –no neg thoughts

Full attention on performance –no analysis of _________ or technique –no distractions Natural, not forced

Left Brain Tasks ____________ Analytical activities, logic –Language and verbal instruction –Mathematics –Planning, goal setting –Analysis of complex skills

Right Brain ____________ of complex activities –Imagery –Coordination, execution of complex moves –Flowing movement –Intuition and creativity

Concentration Takes practice Both focus & ____________ Rapid changes

Stress Yerkes-Dodson: _______________

Increasing Stress (Psyching Up) Warm up faster, harder Use imagery (e.g., being chased by shark) Use suggestion (Energy is flowing into me) Focus on _____________________ Focus on personal goals

Strategy: Analyze opponent Cues, ____________ –Movements, Muscle tension, Glances Weaknesses Favorite moves, strategies