KINE 316 – Sport Psychology Study Guide

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary and key concepts from the KINE 316 Sport Psychology class, designed to aid in study and exam preparation.

Four C Model of Mental Toughness

A framework defining Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence as essential components of mental toughness in athletes.

Psychological Skills Training (PST)

A systematic practice of mental skills to enhance performance, enjoyment, and self-satisfaction throughout an athlete's career.

Arousal vs. Anxiety

Arousal is a positive activation contributing to performance, while anxiety refers to negative feelings such as self-doubt and worry.

Drive Theory

A theory suggesting that higher arousal leads to better performance when the skills are well-learned.

Inverted-U Hypothesis

A theory stating that moderate levels of arousal are optimal for performance, while too little or too much arousal impairs it.

IZOF (Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning)

A theory indicating that each athlete has a unique optimal level of arousal for peak performance.

PETLEP Model

An imagery model including Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, and Perspective aspects for enhancing sport performance.

Sources of Sport Confidence

Nine sources including mastery, demonstration of ability, vicarious experience, and social support that contribute to an athlete's confidence.

Self-Efficacy

A concept by Bandura referring to situation-specific confidence derived from previous experiences and various influences.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A phenomenon where coaches’ expectations influence their behavior towards athletes, which in turn affects athletes’ performance to confirm those expectations.