Kinesiology 1088A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Trait Theory, Assertiveness, Hyperintensity

• 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. Psychological skills personal qualities to be attained or developed (ex. get up to bat and be confident) Psychological methods procedures or techniques used to develop psychological skills. Arousal blend of psychological and physiological activation; intensity of motivation at any particular time; caused by anticipation (of an event, threat, or worry); excitation ranging on a continuum from sleep to hyper-intensity. Stress the result of a substantial imbalance between the physical and psychological demands of a task and one"s response capabilities under conditions where failure has important consequences (ex. walking down an alley and a shadow pops up) Anxiety a negative emotional state characterized by nervousness, worry, and apprehension: cognitive (mental) components (worry and apprehension, somatic (physiological) component (increased heart rate or breathing, sweating, nausea) Fear of success withhold effort or involvement so don"t have to live up to levels attained in previous best performance.