Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
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Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL

Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training

Unlock The Power Of Psychological Skills In Athletes: Debunking Common Myths

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Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

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Did You Know? ๐ŸŒŸ

Psychological skills are like muscles - you need to work them out regularly to see improvements! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช

What is Psychological Skills Training (PST)?

Psychological skills help athletes train their minds just like they train their bodies. It’s not a magical instant fix; it needs dedication, like building muscles.

 

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaway: Just as you wouldn’t expect to run a marathon without training, don’t expect your mind to be "in shape" without some mental workouts!

Busting the Myths ๐Ÿšซ

Pain and Harwood (2004) found that there are some common misunderstandings about sport psychology:

  • MYTH: It's a fast solution to problems.
  • MYTH: Only athletes with problems need it.
  • MYTH: Only for the big-shot elite athletes.
  • MYTH: Psychology? That doesn't apply to sports!

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaway: Like many things in life, there are misconceptions about sport psychology. Remember, EVERY athlete can benefit from a strong mind!

Steps to a Super Mind ๐Ÿง  PST Phases

Phase 1: The Learning Phase

  • Goal: Understand what psychological skills are all about.
  • Why: This sets the stage, making sure everyone knows what's up.
  • Remember: PST isn’t one-size-fits-all. It's tailored like your favorite jersey!

๐ŸŒ Real World Example: Think of this as an orientation day at school, getting to know where things are and what to expect.

 

Phase 2: The 'Gettin’ Skills' Phase

  • Goal: Learn specific strategies and skills.
  • Why: Helps athletes understand their feelings and actions in different situations.
  • Cool Fact: This helps athletes become problem-solving ninjas when faced with new challenges!

๐ŸŒ Real World Example: Ever learned a new game strategy? It's like that, but for your brain!

 

Phase 3: Time to Practice!

  • Goal: Master the skills until they become second nature.
  • Objectives:
    • Make skills automatic by practicing A LOT.
    • Integrate skills into performance situations.
    • Prepare for real competition scenarios.

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaway: Just like practicing a penalty shot, psychological skills need practice in real-game situations.

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Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
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Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training

Unlock The Power Of Psychological Skills In Athletes: Debunking Common Myths

Word Count Emoji
630 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Did You Know? ๐ŸŒŸ

Psychological skills are like muscles - you need to work them out regularly to see improvements! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช

What is Psychological Skills Training (PST)?

Psychological skills help athletes train their minds just like they train their bodies. It’s not a magical instant fix; it needs dedication, like building muscles.

 

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaway: Just as you wouldn’t expect to run a marathon without training, don’t expect your mind to be "in shape" without some mental workouts!

Busting the Myths ๐Ÿšซ

Pain and Harwood (2004) found that there are some common misunderstandings about sport psychology:

  • MYTH: It's a fast solution to problems.
  • MYTH: Only athletes with problems need it.
  • MYTH: Only for the big-shot elite athletes.
  • MYTH: Psychology? That doesn't apply to sports!

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaway: Like many things in life, there are misconceptions about sport psychology. Remember, EVERY athlete can benefit from a strong mind!

Steps to a Super Mind ๐Ÿง  PST Phases

Phase 1: The Learning Phase

  • Goal: Understand what psychological skills are all about.
  • Why: This sets the stage, making sure everyone knows what's up.
  • Remember: PST isn’t one-size-fits-all. It's tailored like your favorite jersey!

๐ŸŒ Real World Example: Think of this as an orientation day at school, getting to know where things are and what to expect.

 

Phase 2: The 'Gettin’ Skills' Phase

  • Goal: Learn specific strategies and skills.
  • Why: Helps athletes understand their feelings and actions in different situations.
  • Cool Fact: This helps athletes become problem-solving ninjas when faced with new challenges!

๐ŸŒ Real World Example: Ever learned a new game strategy? It's like that, but for your brain!

 

Phase 3: Time to Practice!

  • Goal: Master the skills until they become second nature.
  • Objectives:
    • Make skills automatic by practicing A LOT.
    • Integrate skills into performance situations.
    • Prepare for real competition scenarios.

๐Ÿ“Œ Key Takeaway: Just like practicing a penalty shot, psychological skills need practice in real-game situations.

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