Applied Psychology Strategies to support optimal performance

Flashcards related to performance psychology and strategies to support optimal performance.

Performance Psychology

The study and application of psychological principles of human performance to help people consistently perform in the upper range of their capabilities and more thoroughly enjoy the performance process.

Pressure

Any factor or combination of factors that increases the importance of performing well on a particular occasion.

Cognitive Restructuring

Aims to correct irrational or ineffective patterns of thought, based on the belief that behavioural and emotional change can only be accessed by intervening with the cognitive process.

Acceptance & Commitment Approaches

Removes the focus of controlling internal experiences to accepting difficult experiences as an inherent component of the sporting experience and engaging in actions which aligns with the individuals' values

Mindfulness

Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.

Values

Personal statements we consider important in our lives that define a direction and a certain way for how you want to be, and how to act.

Psychological Skills Training

Involves the use of specific strategies to help control the experience of anxiety or pressure.

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Process Goals

Center on the execution of behaviors, skills and strategies (e.g., technique, form, thought processes to regulate behavior) that are integral to effective task execution.

Performance Goals

Are self-referenced, and refer to a specific end product of performance; they normally involve a numeric value and can be achieved by the performer relatively independently of others.

Outcome Goals

Based on the outcome of a specified event and involve interpersonal comparison of some kind (e.g., a finishing place in a race or winning and losing).

Strategic Self-Talk

Cues or statements that are used based on a pre-determined plan serving specific performance purposes.

Instructional self-talk

Aims at enhancing performance through the activation of appropriate responses.

Pressure Training

The manipulation of the practice environment with the intent to create a stress-related response within the performer.