IB SPORTS SCIENCE TOPIC C MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Define mental toughness?

The ability to perform consistently at a high level despite the presence of challenges, pressure or adversity in sports

What significance does mental toughness have in sport?

Critical factor in determining an athletes success and ability to excel in high pressure competitive environments

What impact does mental toughness have on sports?

Mentally tough athletes demonstrate superior coping strategies, emotional control and decision making, leading to enhanced athletic performance and achievements of goals.

What are the 5 components of mental toughness?

Perceived control, Commitment, Challenge, Confidence, Resilience

Define perceived control?

Sense of control over ones training, preparation and competitive environment. Mentally tough athletes maintain their perception of control which enhances their ability to make effective decisioning and perform well.

Define commitment?

Dedication to achieving ones goals and pushing through difficulties. Mentally tough athletes are highly committed to their sport, training and performance targets.

Define challenge?

How mentally tough athletes perceive and evaluate obstacles or pressurised situations differently from others. They view challenges as opportunities for growth and mastery rather than threats.

Define confidence?

A strong belief in ones abilities and the conviction to succeed. Mentally tough athletes have high self-confidence that allows them to perform under pressure and bounce back from set backs.

Define resilience?

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties injuries or failures. Mentally tough athletes maintain their perception of control which enhances their ability to make effective decisions and perform well.

What are the two assessment methods?

Self-reported questionnaires, behavioral observation in competitive settings.

What are the indicators of Self-reported questionnaires?

Measuring an athletes self-perception of mental toughness traits such as commitment, confidence and the ability to handle pressure.

What are the limitations of self-reported questionnaires?

Biases such as pts giving the answer they think is wanted.

Indicators of Behavioral Observation in competitive settings?

Observing an athletes behavior and decision making during high pressure competitive situations.

Limitations of Behavioral Observation in Competitive settings?

Added stress of observation when someone is observing can alter decision making.

What is self-confidence as a self-fulfilling prophecy?

A concept that suggests our beliefs and expectations about ourselves or others can actually influence the outcomes we experience.

What happens if you lower self-image?

Increases expectations of future failure which can lead to a viscious cycle

What are the types of self-confidence?

Confidence in one's level of mental and physical fitness.

Confidence in ones learning potential.

Belief in ones ability to achieve.

What is learned helplessness?

An acquired condition in which an individual perceives that their actions have no effect on the desired outcome of the task or the skill.

What are the health benefits of mental toughness?

Reduced symptoms of depression

Improved sleep quality

Fewer burnout symptoms

What is the Attribution Theory?

Psychological concept that examines how individuals explain causes of their own/others' achievements. Explains how athletes interpret reasons behind performance outcomes.

How do attributions affect confidence?

Way which athletes attribute performance outcomes can have signifanct impact on confidence. Internal, stable