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Psychological Strategies - Coggle Diagram
Psychological Strategies
Sleep
Results of lack of sleep
Increased levels of stress hormones such as cortisol
Increased perceived exertion
Decrease aerobic endurance
Increased feeling of tiredness
Decreased activity of human growth hormone essential for tissue repair
Increased moodiness
Decreased ability to metabolise glucose essential for energy production
Reduced brain function and ability to make decisions
Ways to maximise sleep
Have a comfortable bed
Arrive at accomodation when travelling for competition a few day prior to event
Rest in a quiet, cool dark place
Confidence
Strategies to improve confidence
Use motivational cue words or positive images
Specific conditioning
Use positive self talk
Follow game plans and routines
Act and think confidently
Focus on small, immediate milestones
Motivational Techniques
Strategies to improve motivational techniques
Intrinsic motivating factors
Come from within the athlete
Enjoyment from participation
Self-satisfaction with performances
Extrinsic motivating factors
External to the athlete
Trophies
Progress Charts
Prize Money
Certificates
Negative motivation
Should be used in performance is inadequate or incorrect
Positive motivation
Should be applied more regularly, especially with beginners
Goal setting
How it improves performance
Encouraging perseverance
Promoting the development of learning strategies
Activating and organising an athletes efforts
Refining movements and set plays
Focusing on attention on important elements of the skill performed
Types of goals
Performance
Specific goal relating to past and present performance
Process
Actions that athletes must perform during a competition
Outcome
End result
SMARTER Goals
Accepted
Realisitc
Measurable
Timed
Specific
Evaluated
Recorded
Optimal Arousal