Case Study 2

Question 1

Examples of psychological skills

Answer 1

Goal setting
Imagery
Self Talk
Mental Toughness

Question 1

Whu are pyschological skills important?

Answer 1

used to improve athletic performance beyond physical training or increase enjoyment/satisfaction

can enhance performance, but are not a substitute for physical training

Question 2

What are the 3 three distinct phases of Psychological Skills Training?

Answer 2

1. Education Phase
2. Acquisition Phase
3. Practice Phase

Question 3

What is the Education Phase?

Answer 3

Athletes recognize importance of mental skills and performance impact.

Question 4

What is the Acquisition Phase?

Answer 4

Athletes acquire various psychological skills and learn to employ them

Question 5

What is the Practice Phase?

Answer 5

Implement skills in practice and competition.

Treat Practice like the actual competition - process goals