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1
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What is Psychological Skills Training?

A

Systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills for the purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment, or achieving greater sport or physical satisfaction

2
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Why is PST often neglected?

A
  • Lack of knowledge of it
  • Misunderstanding about it
  • Lack of Time
  • Myths about PST
3
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What kinds of myths exist about PST that lead it to be neglected?

A
  • Problem athletes only?
  • Elite only?
  • Quick fix solution?
  • Not Useful?
4
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Why is PST important in improving performance?

A

Leads to:

  • Higher confidence
  • Greater self-regulation of arousal
  • Better concentration and focus
  • Positive thoughts and imagery
  • More determination and commitment
5
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What are the 4 phases of a PST program?

A
  • Education
  • Acquisition
  • Practice
  • Self-regulation
6
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What is the education phase of PST?

A

Making the athlete aware of PST and its importance for improving performance

7
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What is the acquisition phase of PST?

A

focusing on strategies and techniques for learning various psychological skills

8
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What is the practice phase of PST?

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  • Automating psychological skills through overlearning
  • teaching to systematically integrate psychological skills into performance situations
  • simulating skills the athlete wants to apply in competition
9
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What is the self-regulation phase of PST?

A

Endpoint of PST where the athlete can self regulate their internal functions without the help of a coach or sport psychologist

10
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When is the best time to implement a PST program?

A

Offseason or preseason

11
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Who should conduct PST?

A

Ideally a sport psychologist but coaches can be trained to do so

12
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What are the stages of PST program development?

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  • Discussing approach
  • Assess Athlete’s mental skills
  • Determine which psychological skills to train
  • Design a schedule
  • evaluate the program
13
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What are the main measurements of psychological skills?

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  • Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports
  • Athletic Coping Skills Inventory-28
  • Test of Performance Strategies
  • Ottowa Mental Skills Assessment Tool-3
14
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What is Self-Talk?

A

The act or practice of talking to oneself, either aloud or silently