Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture 7: Kin 1088A – Classes 7 to 9

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Bob Larose

Document Summary

Challenge high + skills low = anxiety; challenge low + skills low = apathy; challenge low. + skills high = boredom; challenge high + skills high = flow. Optimal levels of arousal (vary by individual) Maintain narrow focus on key elements stay in the present. Pre-competitive and competitive plans and preparation (game plan) Physical preparation and readiness (physically at top of my game) Confidence and positive mental attitude (aka pma) Trust and shared sense of purpose with teammates (cohesion) Feeling good about performance in sync (as you go through process, feel good about performance) Extrinsic rewards do not necessarily undermine or enhance intrinsic interest in an activity. It is the individual"s interpretation of the reward (salience) that is critical. It is not a question of whether or not to use an extrinsic reward rather it is how such a reward should be used. It is the controlling and informational aspect of the reward that must be considered.