JUNE INDUCTION WEEK 5 MENTAL FACTORS Definition Mental
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JUNE INDUCTION WEEK 5 MENTAL FACTORS
§ Definition Mental Toughness is the ability to consistently perform at the top of your skill level regardless of the competitive circumstances. Reboundability, ability to handle pressure, confidence, motivation and concentration are key attributes to being mentally tough. MENTAL TOUGHNESS § Impact on Performance As you are playing any sport it is important that you are able to block out all external factors. If you are mentally tough you are able to cope with pressure from opponents, the crowd and the importance of the situation. You are also able to deal with the pressure of both your own expectations and the expectations of others (parents, coach, team-mates etc. ). § http: //www. bbc. co. uk/sport/0/olympics/17665951 - Michael Johnson - Coping with Pressure
§ SPORTS COMPETITION ANXIETY TEST GATHERING INFORMATION § https: //www. brianmac. co. uk/scat. htm use the link to complete the test. § MENTAL TOUGHNESS QUESTIONNAIRE – see separate word document § PERFORMANCE PROFILING WHEEL
§ Mental Toughness Questionnaire § This is a questionnaire that is used to measure mental toughness. In this questionnaire the performer is asked to read 30 statements and use a tick to identify if the statement is True of False for them. The questionnaire is split into 5 sections that look at areas that contribute to mental toughness. Each section contains 6 questions that look at the following areas: § Reboundability – your ability to “bounce back” from mistakes or MENTAL TOUGHNESS QUESTIONNAIRE setbacks § Ability to Handle Pressure § Concentration § Confidence § Motivation § In order to identify strengths and weaknesses each response is given a numerical value 0 or 1 depending on the response given. These values are then added to give a final score. High scores in each section indicate areas of strength whereas low scores highlight problem areas. Overall a score of 26 -30 indicates strength in overall mental toughness. Scores of 23 -25 indicates average to moderate skill in mental toughness. Scores of 22 or below mean that mental toughness is an a. rea that requires improvement
§ Advantages § No equipment required ADVANTAGES/ DISADVANTAGES SCAT TEST § Simple to set up and conduct § More than one athlete can conduct the test at the same time § Can be conducted almost anywhere § Disadvantages § Assistant required to administer the test
§ Advantages § Recognised sports psychology questionnaires such as the Mental Toughness Questionnaire have been tested to ensure that they collect valid and reliable information. § The statements in the questionnaire are easy to understand the scoring system used is simple. This means that the questionnaire is not too time consuming to complete. ADVANTAGES/ DISADVANTAGES QUESTIONNAIRES § As the scoring systems are reasonably easy to understand it is easy to identify areas of strength and weaknesses. § Questionnaires give you a permanent record of your performance which allows you to look back and compare your results to check for improvement during and after your training programme. § Disadvantages § As questionnaires rely on a performer’s thoughts and feelings the information can only be reliable if the responses are honest. You may have a clouded view of yourself depending on your own view of yourself (we all know someone who thinks they are just great when in reality they have flaws like everyone else).
PERFORMANCE PROFILING WHEEL § Performance Profiling Performance profiling is a method of identifying and rating yourself against the factors that you feel are important for success in you sport. A performer will list the mental qualities they need around the outside of the profile. They would then grade themselves on each quality between 1 and 10 (with 10 being the best) by shading in each section. The performer is then able to evaluate particular strengths and areas which require development
§ Advantages of the Performance Profile Wheel § As the performer selects the factors and features to be rated it is likely that they have a good understanding of what each of them are. § The profiling wheel is easy to complete and takes relatively little time. § The use of colour makes it very easy to identify areas of strength and areas that need improvement. § Comparing your performance to that of a model performer allows you ADVANTAGES/ DISADGAVTAGES to identify areas of strength and areas you need to improve. § The profiling wheel provides a permanent record of your performance which allows you to look back and compare your results to check for improvements. § To increase reliability you could have a team mate or coach complete a profile for you in order to compare. § Disadvantages § As performance profiling uses your own thoughts and feeling to gather data the information can only be reliable if you are honest in your responses. You may have a clouded view of yourself depending on your own view of yourself (we all know someone who thinks they are just great when in reality they have flaws like everyone else).
