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what is performance? (short answer)
performing key skills effectively at the right time
what is performance? (long answer)
a complex product of cognitive knowledge about the current situation and past events combined with a performer’s ability too produce the skills required
what effective performance includes?
maintaining an optimal mindset and focus in the presence of competing stimuli
what characterizes elite performance varies?
from domain to domain with different consequences (positive and negative), pressures, and contexts
what performance psychology refers?
mental components of superior performance, in situations and performance domains where excellence is a central element, attempts to describe, explain, predict, and optimize performance-related activities
performance is influenced by:
technical or tactical skills and knowledge, information processing, memory, emotion, cognition, and interplay between the individual and the environment.
what is the reciprocal determinism?
triad of personal, environmental, and behavioral factors
In reciprocal determinism case, what is performance?
a behavioral outcome that can influence (or be influenced by) both environmental and personal factors
what is flow?
an optimal and positive psychological state attained through deep concentration on the task in hand and involving total absorption
what is flow characteristics?
concentration on the task at hand
merging of action and awareness
loss of self-consciousness
sense of control over the performance or outcome of the activity can also be experienced
transformation of time
what is concentration on the task at hand?
complete focus with no extraneous or distracting thoughts
what is merging of action and awareness?
total absorption, or feeling at one with the activity
what is loss of self-consciousness?
decreased awareness of self and social evaluation
what is transformation of time?
the perception of time either speeding up or slowing down
what is composed on central nervous system?
spinal cord
brain
what is composed on peripheral nervous system?
nerves that extend to all organs of the body
what is PNS?
comprised of sensory receptors that process changes in the environment (internal and external) and communicate them to the decision-making body, the CNS
where spinal nerves originate?
from the spinal cord and control all body functions
what endurance can refer?
performance of hours, years, minutes, or seconds
what are the macro nutrients?
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
what is the function of carbohydrates?
metabolizes to produce glucose, tend to be processed rapidly to provide a ready source of energy
what is the function of proteins?
build, maintain, and repair body tissue, important to physically active individuals
what is the functions of fat?
provide energy, absorb nutrients, and maintain core body temperature
what are the two types of nutrients
macro and micro
what is the type of nutrient that is important for physical performance
macro nutrien
what is micro nutrients?
vitamins and minerals
what are the key requirements of good cognitive performance?
good delivery system (blood) for required fuel, oxygen, and nutrients
what good nutritional intake improves?
blood supply to the brain which improves cognitive and physical performance
what proteins and vitamins needs?
communication that takes place in the brain via neurotransmitters.
what vitamin deficiency impairs?
communication within the brain and with structures outside of it
what speed and reliability of neural communication depends?
key micronutrients
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