Question 1

An athlete telling himself to slow down on the eccentric phase of a squat is an example of what type of self-talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  instructional self-talk 
B)  positive self-talk 
C)  negative self-talk 
D)  limiting self-talk 
A)  instructional self-talk 
B)  positive self-talk 
C)  negative self-talk 
D)  limiting self-talk A

Question 2

An athlete mentally rehearsing their technique for a hang clean is an example of what type of attentional focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  broad internal 
B)  broad external 
C)  narrow internal 
D)  narrow external 
A)  broad internal 
B)  broad external 
C)  narrow internal 
D)  narrow external C

Question 3

Discuss some of the traits of athletes with high levels of confidence.

Accepted Answer

$\bullet$Set challenging goals for themselves
$\bullet$Recover from set-backs, losses or disappointments fairly quickly
$\bullet$Persist when faced with adversity
$\bullet$Focus on success and the relevant cues necessary to attain it
$\bullet$Stay cool under pressure situations
$\bullet$Trust themselves, their perceptions and their decisions
$\bullet$Push themselves past their perceived limits

Question 4

Explain the inverted-U hypothesis and how it relates to performance.

Accepted Answer

The inverted-U hypothesis states that pe

Question 5

A conscious decision to perform an action or series of actions with the express purpose of benefitting performance in some way is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  superstition 
B)  shifting 
C)  cue word 
D)  routine 
A)  superstition 
B)  shifting 
C)  cue word 
D)  routine

Question 6

An athlete that is motivated to achieve success, even if there is a likelihood of failing, has a high level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  confidence 
B)  achievement motivation 
C)  intensity of effort 
D)  mental toughness 
A)  confidence 
B)  achievement motivation 
C)  intensity of effort 
D)  mental toughness

Question 7

___________________ is the ability to focus on appropriate cues in a given situation and control your responses to these cues for the execution of a particular skill.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ is the ability to focus on...

Question 8

Motive to avoid failure is not about avoiding failure, but about avoiding situations where failure can be attributed internally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some athletes may find that process-focused goals elevate anxiety, as athletes are fixating on something not entirely within their control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The inner condition that initiates, directs and sustains a person's behaviors is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  confidence 
C)  mental toughness 
D)  concentration 
A)  motivation 
B)  confidence 
C)  mental toughness 
D)  concentration

Question 11

Optimal arousal levels will differ from person to person and from situation to situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain any potential negatives to an athlete that has a high level of mental toughness.

Accepted Answer

Highly mentally tough athletes will ofte

Question 13

The trait which encapsulates an athlete's ability to deal effectively with, and thrive through pressure, challenge and adversity when things are going well, in addition to when things are challenging is:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  confidence 
C)  mental toughness 
D)  concentration 
A)  motivation 
B)  confidence 
C)  mental toughness 
D)  concentration

Question 14

Athletes with arousal levels that are too low will benefit from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  playing up-beat music 
B)  increasing respiration rate 
C)  using energizing cue words and self-talk 
D)  all of the above 
A)  playing up-beat music 
B)  increasing respiration rate 
C)  using energizing cue words and self-talk 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

The view of motivation which contends that motivation results from both the person and the situation and how these two interact is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  participant-centered view 
B)  situational-centered view 
C)  interactional view 
D)  trait-centered view 
A)  participant-centered view 
B)  situational-centered view 
C)  interactional view 
D)  trait-centered view

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered a major goal of sport psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  observing and measuring psychological phenomena 
B)  investigating the relationship between psychological variables and performance 
C)  applying theoretical knowledge in performance settings to improve overall athletic performance 
D)  improving athlete motivation 
A)  observing and measuring psychological phenomena 
B)  investigating the relationship between psychological variables and performance 
C)  applying theoretical knowledge in performance settings to improve overall athletic performance 
D)  improving athlete motivation

Question 17

Explain the concept of goal ladders and how they can be used.

Accepted Answer

Goal ladders are conceptual diagrams tha

Question 18

Criticizing yourself for a poor performance is an example of ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criticizing yourself for a poor performance is...

Question 19

What can be done when an athlete has arousal levels which are too high?

Accepted Answer

Basic relaxation techniques such as clos

Question 20

____________________can provide direction, enhance motivation, give feedback on progress, and foster a sense of support when used effectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________can provide direction, enhance motivation, give feedback...

Exam 19: Applied Sport Psychology

An athlete telling himself to slow down on the eccentric phase of a squat is an example of what type of self-talk?

An athlete mentally rehearsing their technique for a hang clean is an example of what type of attentional focus?

Discuss some of the traits of athletes with high levels of confidence.

Explain the inverted-U hypothesis and how it relates to performance.

A conscious decision to perform an action or series of actions with the express purpose of benefitting performance in some way is a:

An athlete that is motivated to achieve success, even if there is a likelihood of failing, has a high level of:

___________________ is the ability to focus on appropriate cues in a given situation and control your responses to these cues for the execution of a particular skill.

Motive to avoid failure is not about avoiding failure, but about avoiding situations where failure can be attributed internally.

Some athletes may find that process-focused goals elevate anxiety, as athletes are fixating on something not entirely within their control.

The inner condition that initiates, directs and sustains a person's behaviors is known as:

Optimal arousal levels will differ from person to person and from situation to situation.

Explain any potential negatives to an athlete that has a high level of mental toughness.

The trait which encapsulates an athlete's ability to deal effectively with, and thrive through pressure, challenge and adversity when things are going well, in addition to when things are challenging is:

Athletes with arousal levels that are too low will benefit from which of the following?

The view of motivation which contends that motivation results from both the person and the situation and how these two interact is the:

Which of the following is NOT considered a major goal of sport psychology?

Explain the concept of goal ladders and how they can be used.

Criticizing yourself for a poor performance is an example of ___________________.

What can be done when an athlete has arousal levels which are too high?

____________________can provide direction, enhance motivation, give feedback on progress, and foster a sense of support when used effectively.

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Biomechanics of Resistance Training

The Endocrine System

Nutrition

Facility Administration and Design

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Resistance Exercise Techniques and Spotting

Needs Analysis

Program Design

Periodization of Training

Aerobic Exercise Prescription

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