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A coach notices that an athlete consistently performs well in practice but underperforms during competitions. Which of the following psychological concepts BEST explains this phenomenon?
A coach notices that an athlete consistently performs well in practice but underperforms during competitions. Which of the following psychological concepts BEST explains this phenomenon?
- Poor coping strategies when faced with stressors
- High trait anxiety leading to choking under pressure (correct)
- Low self-determination in choosing the sport
- Insufficient mental toughness due to lack of conscientiousness
An exercise psychologist is designing an intervention to promote long-term adherence to a fitness program. Based on the principles of self-determination theory, which strategy would be MOST effective?
An exercise psychologist is designing an intervention to promote long-term adherence to a fitness program. Based on the principles of self-determination theory, which strategy would be MOST effective?
- Focusing on the health benefits of exercise, such as weight loss
- Providing extrinsic rewards for each workout completed
- Using fear-based appeals to emphasize the risks of inactivity
- Creating opportunities for participants to make choices about their exercise routine (correct)
A sport psychologist is working with an athlete who exhibits high levels of perfectionism. Which approach would be MOST appropriate to help the athlete manage this trait?
A sport psychologist is working with an athlete who exhibits high levels of perfectionism. Which approach would be MOST appropriate to help the athlete manage this trait?
- Rewarding the athlete only when they achieve flawless execution
- Helping the athlete differentiate between striving for excellence and demanding perfection (correct)
- Encouraging the athlete to set unrealistically high goals to maximize potential
- Advising the athlete to avoid challenging situations to minimize the risk of failure
According to the inverted-U hypothesis, what happens to an athlete's performance as their arousal level increases from very low to moderate, assuming the task is of medium complexity?
According to the inverted-U hypothesis, what happens to an athlete's performance as their arousal level increases from very low to moderate, assuming the task is of medium complexity?
A team captain always focuses on the positive aspects of a challenging situation and encourages teammates to do the same. Which psychological construct BEST describes this captain's behavior?
A team captain always focuses on the positive aspects of a challenging situation and encourages teammates to do the same. Which psychological construct BEST describes this captain's behavior?
An athlete consistently uses avoidance coping strategies when faced with stressful situations in their sport. What is a likely consequence of relying primarily on this type of coping?
An athlete consistently uses avoidance coping strategies when faced with stressful situations in their sport. What is a likely consequence of relying primarily on this type of coping?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies an interactionist perspective on personality and athletic performance?
Which of the following scenarios BEST exemplifies an interactionist perspective on personality and athletic performance?
A coach is trying to improve team cohesion. According to research on leadership in sport, which approach is MOST likely to be effective?
A coach is trying to improve team cohesion. According to research on leadership in sport, which approach is MOST likely to be effective?
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Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology
Systematic use of psychological knowledge to enhance athletic performance and well-being.
Personality Traits
Personality Traits
Relatively stable characteristics that describe patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
The Big Five
The Big Five
Model that organizes personality traits into five broad dimensions: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
Motivation
Motivation
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Self-Efficacy
Self-Efficacy
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Stress
Stress
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Stress Response
Stress Response
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Arousal
Arousal
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Study Notes
- Study notes on factors impacting athletic performance, psychological factors, and psychological issues in sports.
Factors Impacting Athletic Performance
- Specific factors influence athletic performance.
- Psychological factors affect fitness levels and motivation in the general population.
- Psychological issues exist in sports and exercise settings.
Exercise vs. Sport Psychology
- Exercise and sport psychology have distinct histories.
Positive Psychology
- Positive psychology emphasizes resilience.
Key Concepts
- Important terms include careers, constructs, and variables (independent and dependent).
Personality and Traits
- Personality and traits are defined through various perspectives, including the Big Five.
Perspectives on Personality Development
- Differing perspectives exist on how personalities develop.
- Personality measurement involves ethical considerations.
Personality Research Findings
- Conscientiousness, risk-taking, perfectionism, passion, and mental toughness have been researched in relation to personality.
Intervention Approaches
- Intervention approaches can address personality in the context of physical activity.
Personality Associations
- Extraversion, conscientiousness, and Type A personality are positively associated with exercise.
- Neuroticism and Type D personality are negatively associated with exercise.
Person-Situation Debate
- The person-situation debate explores whether behavior is influenced by stable forces or the environment.
- Current research in sport personality adopts an interactionist approach.
Motivation and PA behavior
- Apply the definition of motivation to personal physical activity (PA) behavior.
Approaches to Understanding Motivation
- Different approaches are used to study behavior change.
Reasons for Sport Participation
- Understand the various reasons why people participate in sports.
Application of Motivation Theories
- Apply select theories and models of motivation to personal sport or exercise behavior.
Conscious and Non-Conscious Processes
- Identify how conscious and non-conscious processes impact motivation and behavior.
Key Theories
- Understand Social Cognitive Theory, Self-Determination Theory, and the Theory of Planned Behavior.
Approaches to Understanding Motivation
- Explore behavioral, cognitive, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Stress, Stressors, and Stress Response
- Distinguish between stress, stressors, and stress response, and describe the relationship between stress, emotions, and cognitive appraisal.
Neurophysiological Effects
- Describe the neurophysiological effects of stress and emotions.
Coping and Emotion Regulation
- Distinguish between coping and emotion regulation, and describe the different functions of coping strategies.
Coping Effectiveness
- Define coping effectiveness and explain the impact of coping on achievement, emotional, and physical outcomes.
Factors Influencing Coping
- Identify and explain the factors that influence the ways athletes cope with stressors and emotions in sport.
Interventions
- Describe interventions to promote coping in sport and exercise.
Key Concepts
- Understand coping strategies, emotion regulation, anxiety vs. arousal (state vs. trait), Drive Theory, Inverted-U Hypothesis, Cusp Catastrophe Theory, and Choking.
Effective Leadership
- Describe personal and situational factors associated with effective leadership in sport and exercise settings.
Leadership Approaches
- Explain the difference between transactional and transformational approaches to leadership in physical activity settings.
Shaping Social Identities
- Explain how those in leadership positions can shape social identities within group contexts.
Athlete Leadership
- Outline the properties of effective athlete leadership in sport.
Followership
- Explain followership and how follower characteristics interact with leader characteristics to influence team member functioning.
Leadership in Exercise Settings
- Discuss how leaders in exercise settings can foster participant enjoyment and sustained involvement in health-enhancing physical activity.
Leadership Training
- Explain key components of leadership training and development in physical activity settings.
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Description
Study notes on factors impacting athletic performance, including psychological aspects and common issues in sports. Covers exercise vs. sport psychology, positive psychology, key concepts, personality traits, and ethical considerations. Discusses perspectives on personality development and related research findings.
