Chapter 10 Sports Psychology Sports Psychology The study

Sports Psychology § The study of sport and exercise and the mental factors influencing

Sports Psychology (cont. ) § Sports psychologists can help athletes develop – Goals –

Goal-Setting § By setting goals, an individual can – Achieve more – Improve performance

Goal-Setting (cont. ) § By setting goals, an individual can – Increase motivation to

Goal-Setting Guidelines § § Express goals positively Set priorities Write goals down Keep operational

Goal-Setting Guidelines (cont. ) § Set performance goals, not outcome goals § Set specific

Imagery and Simulation § Imagery is the process of reviewing and training in the

Stress § Stress may affect the performance of athletes and can result from –

Self-Confidence § One of the most important attributes an athlete can have § Confidence

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Chapter 10: Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology § The study of sport and exercise and the mental factors influencing performance § A fast-growing field with many career opportunities § Careers may be pursued in educational, clinical, or research settings Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

Sports Psychology (cont. ) § Sports psychologists can help athletes develop – Goals – Self-confidence – Motivation – Positive self-image – Strategies to cope with stress and disappointment Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Goal-Setting (cont. ) § By setting goals, an individual can – Increase motivation to achieve at a higher level – Increase pride and satisfaction in performance – Improve self-confidence Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Goal-Setting Guidelines (cont. ) § Set performance goals, not outcome goals § Set specific goals § Set goals at the highest level § Set both short- and long-term goals Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Imagery and Simulation § Imagery is the process of reviewing and training in the mind only, using visualization. § Simulation is the process of making physical training circumstances as close as possible to the real competition. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

Self-Confidence § One of the most important attributes an athlete can have § Confidence should be based on observed reality § Goal-setting may be the most effective way to build selfconfidence Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10