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sports psychology definitions - Coggle Diagram
sports psychology definitions
ability
- Inherited, stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill.
Deep Breathing
A relaxation technique involving slow, controlled breaths to reduce arousal and anxiety.
Feedback
Information a performer receives about their performance to aid improvement.
Extrinsic Motivation
Motivation driven by external rewards such as medals, trophies, or praise.
arousal
- A physical and mental state of alertness or readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement.
Externally Paced Skill
A skill controlled by external factors such as an opponent or environment (e.g., receiving a pass).
Extrinsic Feedback
Information received from an external source such as a coach, teacher, or video replay.
Extrovert
A sociable, outgoing personality type suited to high‑arousal, team‑based activities.
Complex Skill
A skill requiring high levels of decision‑making and coordination, often learned over time.
Closed Skill
A skill performed in a stable, predictable environment where the performer controls the action.
aggression
- Deliberate intent to harm outside the rules (direct) or to gain advantage within the rules
Direct Aggression
Physical contact aimed at harming an opponent (e.g., a dangerous tackle).
Basic Skill
A simple skill requiring little decision‑making and learned quickly
Fine Movement Skill
Small, precise movements using small muscle groups (e.g., darts, writing).
Gross Movement Skill
Large movements using big muscle groups (e.g., running, swimming).
Guidance
Ways of conveying information to a performer: visual, verbal, manual, or mechanical.
Indirect Aggression
Aggression not involving physical contact, such as shouting, intimidation, or damaging confidence.
🔹 Information Processing
The system a performer uses to make decisions: input → decision‑making → output → feedback.
🔹 Intrinsic Feedback
Feedback from within the performer, based on how a movement feels.
🔹 Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation driven by internal satisfaction, enjoyment, or pride.
🔹 Introvert
A quiet, reserved personality type suited to low‑arousal, individual activities.
🔹 Kinaesthetic Feedback
Internal feedback from the muscles and joints about body position and movement.
🔹 Mental Rehearsal
Imagining or practising a skill in the mind to improve confidence and performance.
🔹 Visualisation / Imagery
Creating a mental picture of a successful performance to enhance focus and technique.
🔹 SMART Target
A goal that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time‑bound.
🔹 Self‑Paced Skill - A skill controlled by the performer, who decides the timing and speed (e.g., a serve).
🔹 Positive Self‑Talk - Using encouraging internal statements to boost confidence and reduce anxiety.
🔹 Performance Goals
Goals focused on personal improvement rather than comparison with others.
🔹 Outcome Goals
Goals focused on the end result, such as winning a match.
🔹 Open Skill
A skill performed in a changing, unpredictable environment requiring adaptation.
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