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CHAPTER 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance - Coggle…
CHAPTER 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance
Introduction to Concentration and Attentional Focus
Focus
produce less than desired results
result in injury
Keeping concentration
can make or break a competition
Concentration and Mental Toughness
mind has a limited capacity
pays attention to extremely important things
Mentally tough performers
usually skilled at controlling what they focus on
and what what they do not focus on
Focusing on Relevant Cues
critical part of concentration
irrelevant cues
spectators
competitors
eliminated or disregarded
relevant cues
something you need to focus on
Maintaining Attentional Focus
not easy
the mind is easily distracted
Maintaining Situational Awareness
to make appropriate decisions
Shifting Attentional Focus
based on the demands of the situation
1.2 Types of Attentional Focus
broad
narrow
external
internal
associative strategies
monitoring bodily functions
heart rate
muscle tension
breathing rate
Association
allow exercisers to continue performing
despite physical discomfort
dissociative strategies
dissociating from the pain and boredom
listening to music
talking with a friend while exercising
Dissociation
should be used as a training technique
makes exercise more pleasant
while not increasing the probability of injury or sacrificing safety
1.3 Attentional Problems
distracted
central nervous system
bombarded with an enormous quantity of sensory information:
people’s voices
smells
sights
internal feelings
environmental conditions
Internal distractors
our thoughts
worries
concerns
External distractors
Visual Distractors
Auditory Distractors
1.4 Strategies to Improve Concentration
Self-Talk
internal
external
Confidence
2.1 Introduction to Confidence and Mental Toughness
athletes and coaches
mentally tough performers
Research
consistent predictors of sport performance
exercisers
critical to maintaining fitness programs or keeping up meal plans for a long period of time
Barriers to exercise
lack of time
lack of energy
lack of motivation
Self-efficacy
exercise intentions
effort expenditure
attributions for exercise participation/drop out.