Sports Psych Study Test Questions with Answers
When you create long term and short term goals, you tend to succeed more - Answer-True
When you have a distraction - Answer-you need to use your mind training, to let go of the distraction, and refocus
When you train daily, you are guaranteed t...
When you create long term and short term goals, you tend to succeed more - Answer-
True
When you have a distraction - Answer-you need to use your mind training, to let go of
the distraction, and refocus
When you train daily, you are guaranteed to also train your awareness abilities -
Answer-False
When you train yourself consciously to be focused, when distractions occur, you will be
able to get back into each moment. You will be able to transcend thought and be free to
totally let go and perform. - Answer-True
Which of the following is a typical obsession that gets in the way of our performance? -
Answer-desire for victory, and to display all that we have learned
Which of the following is NOT correct? - Answer-internal factor strategies include:
communicating with your coach and teammates - and asking them how they would
perform this race, if it were them.
Which one does NOT interfere with "flow"? - Answer-optimal physical performance
Which one is NOT an external factor strategy for concentration? - Answer-mentally
rehearse what you did wrong after a bad race, so that you are clear on how you always
do your mistakes.
You can have the best intentions for yourself, but you must be able to concentrate on
what it is you need to do in each moment. If you do this daily in your training, your
performance can be flawless - Answer-True
You do not need a mentor - it is easier to do things on your own. - Answer-False
Zen is: when the body is totally immersed in the "now", and the mind is focused on the
outcome. - Answer-False
, _________________ is the first step in gaining control of pressure situations - Answer-
Being aware
Uses for self-talk include, all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer-listen to the self talk
and attach your actions to everything it says.
Hypnosis is - Answer-when you allow yourself to be in a receptive and relaxing state so
that you can receive information from your subconscious. Your true desires and fears
may surface.....
Irrational and distorted beliefs include all of the following, EXCEPT: - Answer-making a
general statement of one's performance after having a dozen or more races.
Self efficacy is: - Answer-belief that one can successfully execute the behavior that will
produce the desired outcome.
Self- talk: - Answer-is when you carry on an internal dialogue with yourself - outloud or
inside your head.
In North America, what sport psychologist had the first sport psychology lab, and was
considered grandfather of sport psychology? - Answer-Coleman Grififth
To become certified as a sports psychologist, coursework includes bio mechanical
bases of sport. - Answer-True
According to your text, and lecture notes, sport psychologists study all of the answers
below, Except: - Answer-Technical physical drills
Eastern Europe is known for creating information for sport psychology, and for using
tools, such as autogenic training, and autoconditioning (hypnosis). - Answer-True
What is NOT part of Orlick's Wheel of Excellence? - Answer-Anxiety
"Choose beliefs that allow you to be open to what is possible while leaving room for
mistakes." - Answer-True
According to lecture notes, cognitive theory suggests that goals are linked to anxiety,
motivation, and confidence. - Answer-True
In lecture slides, there is a goal setting system discussed. What phases are suggested
for goals, based on Goal Setting System in lecture notes? - Answer-Planning,meeting,
follow up
Per lecture and book, what exercise is best to do before the magic wand exercise? -
Answer-Breathe, and get relaxed
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