Kinesiology 1088A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Sport Psychology, Relaxation Technique, Goal Setting

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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) Helps make the sporting experience fun and helps met everybody"s needs. Pst: psychological skills (initial focus, personal qualities to be attained or developed (target behaviours) Procedures or techniques used to develop psychological skills. Vehicles used to attain skills: goal setting, imagery, relaxation, thought control, attributions. Goal setting : a process of establishing a target or objective in specific behavioural terms. Three main types of goals: outcome goals win/lose, performance goals how well play/personal best (preferred due to greater personal control, process goals actions to execute in order to perform better. What does goal setting do: direct effect: Encourages the development of strategy to attain goals (action plan)