Chapter 9
Goal-setting
Motivation
Arousal
Anxiety
Relaxation techniques
Personality types
S
Specific
M
Measurable
A
Agreed
R
Realistic
T
Time phased
E
Exciting
R
Recorded
Goal - a desired aim or outcome; something that you are trying to achieve
motivation - the desire required to be successful; a driving force that makes you do something and decide how much effort to put in
Intrinsic motivation: the desire to do the sporty simply for its own sake
feelings of satisfaction from doing the sport
improved physical fitness
social rewards from playing in a team
Extrinsic motivation: praise from friends and family, a coach or crowd
rewards in terms of money, prizes, medals or trophies
the desire for attention, publicity or fame
when profesional, the desire for sponsorship
arousal - an increased level of mental excitement and alertness
Inverted U theory
Arousal too low: not excited or focused
sports like darts benefit - fine skills require intense, precise focus
Arousal too high: anxious, nervous or stressed
you can be 'psyched out' by the opposition
you may make mistakes
Optimum performance: best performance, less mistakes
quick to take a free hit or sideline
accurate tackles and passes
anxiety - negative reaction to stress
Cognitive
the mental symptoms
fear
worry
doubt
Somatic
the physical symptoms
stomach butterflies
sweat
heavy breathing/heart rate
nausea
tremor
dry mouth
Adrenaline
produced in adrenal glands, bring about many of the somatic symptoms
mental rehearsal
running through a skill, sequence or event in your mind, in detail, using all senses
visualisation
'seeing' the best positive outcome for the skill/technique you are about to perform
deep breathing
breathing in a deep, calm, focused way to promote relaxation
Introvert: a quiet, shy, reserved personality type; associated with individual sports
enjoy their own company like being alone
often play sports with high concentration and accuracy