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