Psychological strategies NEW

Extrinsic Motivating Factors

Prizes, medals, crowd - External rewards that motivate individuals to perform.

Intrinsic Motivating Factors

Enjoyment, self-satisfaction, pride - Internal rewards that motivate individuals to perform.

Positive motivation

Applying positive reinforcement to encourage desired behavior or performance.

Negative motivation

Using negative feedback or consequences to discourage inadequate or incorrect performance.

Goal setting

The process of establishing specific, measurable, accepted, realistic, time-phased, exciting, and recorded objectives to improve performance.

Specific goals

Goals that are clear and focused on important elements of the skill being performed.

Measurable goals

Goals that can be evaluated against previous performance standards.

Accepted goals

Goals that are agreed upon by all parties involved in preparing the athlete.

Realistic goals

Goals that are challenging yet achievable within the athlete's ability.

Time-phased goals

Goals that include a specific date for completion.

Exciting goals

Goals that challenge and inspire the athlete.

Recorded goals

Goals that are written down for reference and tracking progress.

Self-confidence

An individual's belief in their ability to be successful.

Improving Confidence

Enhancing confidence through achieving success, mastering skills, and maintaining positive thoughts.

Arousal

The level of readiness or activation experienced by an individual when faced with a task.

Low arousal

Lack of motivation, lethargy, boredom, or tiredness, which can lead to poor performance.

High arousal

Anxiety, overexcitement, or tension, which can also lead to poor performance.

Mental Imagery

Performing skills in the mind before actually executing them, involving multiple senses.

Concentration

Maintaining focus, evaluating surroundings, making correct decisions, and blocking out distractions.

Choking

When athletes focus on the outcome rather than the execution, leading to impaired performance.

Sleep

The importance of getting 8 hours of sleep for muscle repair, aerobic endurance, mood, brain function, and stress reduction.