Being present and immersed in what you are doing, helps you concentrate. This
ultimately helps you learn what is working, versus what is not. From this information,
you can take steps to improve. - Answer True
Biofeedback - Answer measures physiological systems and gives the information to the
athlete
Biofeedback can be used to monitor physiological relaxation. - Answer True
Choking is - Answer when the performance has been deteriorating, and athlete
continues to make more and more mistakes.
Commitment - ones who succeed decide to do what others will not do, on a daily basis -
Answer True
Concentration needs to be done both internally and externally (such as a competitor
wanting to talk to you right before your compete - Answer True
Concentration problems occur when you are stressed out, or leave the "here and now -
Answer True
Great concentration entails all of the following, except: - Answer 100% attention to
what others are telling you
, In the Williams text, and lecture notes, ACT stands for: - Answer attention control
training
Interventions are used to enhance an athlete's psyche. - Answer True
Most external events (such as audience cheering or booing), will trigger a
cognitive/emotional shift in the athlete and a corresponding change in the body. -
Answer True
One example of training your concentration is:
"intention leads to attention". - Answer True
Peak performance is when you already have reached a certain level of physical
conditioning and mastery, and then you have also trained yourself to put it all together
when it matters. - Answer True
Sport Psychology helps you improve confidence, control concentration, and manage
competitive stress. - Answer True
The ability to direct one's full attention to appropriate cues in the present task instead
of being controlled by irrelevant external and internal stimuli, is called: - Answer
Concentration
The goal is to be focused daily on your goal so that by the time you have a big meet, you
are on autopilot. - Answer True
There is an optimal level of arousal to perform at your best. Problems occur only when
an athlete is too aroused physiologically - Answer False
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