Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Goal Setting, Needs Assessment, Lifestyle Management
23 Aug 2013
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Definition: the systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills. Psychological skills can be learned but must be practiced and integrated into your training routine. Psychological factors account for most day-to-day fluctuations in performance. Psychological skills are innate (they can"t be learned) Integrate skill development into practice and competitive settings. *helps make the sporting experience fund and helps meet everyone"s need. Who: sport psychology consultant very expensive and only for elite teams or individuals, coach needs to teach psychological lessons. When: pre season or off season (do it right after the team forms) What: which skills to include, scheduling, evaluation & follow up. Psychological skills: personal qualities to be attained or developed (i. e. target behaviours) Self esteem/ self awareness (are you aware of how you"re performing and what to do to perform better. Interpersonal relations (learn to be an active listener, etc) Lifestyle management (don"t cheat, thing"s you cannot see, but are things that make you a better performer)
