Kinesiology 1088A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Knowledge Base, Learned Helplessness, Stress Management

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

Document Summary

Psychological skill training (pst systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills. Regulating arousal levels, enhancing confidence and maintaining motivation. Mental toughness control, commitment, challenge, confidence. Why is pst neglected: lack of knowledge, lack of time, misunderstandings about psychological skills. Myths: pst is for problem athletes only, pst is for elite training only, pst provides quick fix solutions, pst is not useful. Three phases: education acquisition practice (automate skills, integrate skills, simulate skills) Self-regulation 5 stage model (problem identification commitment execution environmental management generalization: ex. I overthink movements during fitness tests, so i commit to wanting to change through the execution of practicing movements to the point of second nature. I manage the environment by adapting skills to different fitness tests and then use learned skills to my exam testing. Implemented by sport psychologists/consultants during off season or preseason. Common problems lack of conviction, lack of time, lack of sport knowledge, lack of follow-up.