UNC EXSS 181 Exam 2 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

4 steps of PST program - 1. Education and assessment: teach importance 2. Acquisition: create strategies for learning skills 3. Practice: 4. Evaluation: did it work? Why are the phases of PST programs described as a circular process? - you always reassess at the end and try again What is the ultimate goal of PST? - Self Regulation: the ability to work towards one's short and long term goals by effectively motion and managing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. What are self-regulations 5 stages? - 1. Problem Identification 2. Commitment 3. Execution 4. Environmental management 5. Generalization What are common problems in implementing PST programs? - 1. Lack of conviction 2. Lack of time 3. Lack of sport knowledge (by consultant) 4. Lack of follow-up (athlete and consultant) What are the differences between the 3 methods of arousal control? - 1. Deep breathing: simple breathing out releases tension 2. PMR: contracting and relaxing releases tension 3. Autogenic training: producing sensations in your body releases tensionWhat is the advantage of the deep breathing technique? - It is easy and effective - it is also very quick so you can use it during breaks What are two assumptions of PMR? - 1. tension and relaxation cannot occur simultaneously 2. relaxation of muscles contributes to relaxation of the mind What are the sensations that we focus on in Autogenic training - 1. Heaviness in extremities* 2. Warmth in extremities* 3. Regulation in HR 4. Regulation in breathing 5. Abdominal warmth 6. Cool forehead