KNES 383 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS
\.What is psychological skills training? - ANSWERS✔--branch of exercise and sport science that
involves the scientific study of human behavior and experience in sport and exercise, and the
practical application of that knowledge in sport and exercise settings
-(PST) refers to systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills for the
purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment, or achieving greater sport and
physical activity self-satisfaction
\.Why is PST important? Why use PST? - ANSWERS✔--Helps to deal with pressure / mental
toughness
--sports related
-- Time management
-- Academics
-Because mental toughness is perceived to be critical for athletic success and PST targets
building and developing these mental skills, the importance of PST is obvious
\.Who can benefit from PST? - ANSWERS✔--Athletes
-Coaches
-Athletic Trainers
-Fitness Directors
-anyone!!
,\.Why is PST often neglected? - ANSWERS✔--lack of knowledge
-Lack of time
-Misunderstanding that if athletes don't have it, they aren't going to get it
-Myths that surround sport psychology
\.What are the four major myths about PST? - ANSWERS✔-1. Only for problem athletes
2. only for elite athletes
3. Provides a quick Fix
4. Is not useful
\.What are the strategies for implementing PST? - ANSWERS✔--Setting up a PST program
-Three phases of PST program
-Evaluation of PST program
\.When? How? Who should administer PST? - ANSWERS✔-When?
-Off season
-can take several months 3- 6 to master skills that they can be used in competition
How?
-Mental practice should be regular; not sporadic
--10-15 mins a day (3-5 days a week)
- Off field, practice setting, ultimately use in competition
Who should administer?
-sports psychologist
, \.What are the three phases of a PST program? - ANSWERS✔-1. Education
2. Acquisition
3. Practice
\.Education phase - ANSWERS✔--explain what you can do and cannot do
-Discuss importance of mental training
-Conduct needs assessments
--Performance profiling
--Intake interview
\.Acquisition Phase - ANSWERS✔--Developing customized PST programs
-Individual begins to learn psychological techniques
\.Practice Phase - ANSWERS✔--Move from non threatening to competitive environment
-basic to complex
-ultimate goal is to utilize in competition when needed
\.What is a needs assessment? - ANSWERS✔--Performance Profiling
-Intake interview
\.Who should administer a PST Program? coach or SP? - ANSWERS✔-Sports psychologist
\.Advantages for having Coach administer? - ANSWERS✔--knows team better
-more confidence in coach
COMPLETE WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.What is psychological skills training? - ANSWERS✔--branch of exercise and sport science that
involves the scientific study of human behavior and experience in sport and exercise, and the
practical application of that knowledge in sport and exercise settings
-(PST) refers to systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills for the
purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment, or achieving greater sport and
physical activity self-satisfaction
\.Why is PST important? Why use PST? - ANSWERS✔--Helps to deal with pressure / mental
toughness
--sports related
-- Time management
-- Academics
-Because mental toughness is perceived to be critical for athletic success and PST targets
building and developing these mental skills, the importance of PST is obvious
\.Who can benefit from PST? - ANSWERS✔--Athletes
-Coaches
-Athletic Trainers
-Fitness Directors
-anyone!!
,\.Why is PST often neglected? - ANSWERS✔--lack of knowledge
-Lack of time
-Misunderstanding that if athletes don't have it, they aren't going to get it
-Myths that surround sport psychology
\.What are the four major myths about PST? - ANSWERS✔-1. Only for problem athletes
2. only for elite athletes
3. Provides a quick Fix
4. Is not useful
\.What are the strategies for implementing PST? - ANSWERS✔--Setting up a PST program
-Three phases of PST program
-Evaluation of PST program
\.When? How? Who should administer PST? - ANSWERS✔-When?
-Off season
-can take several months 3- 6 to master skills that they can be used in competition
How?
-Mental practice should be regular; not sporadic
--10-15 mins a day (3-5 days a week)
- Off field, practice setting, ultimately use in competition
Who should administer?
-sports psychologist
, \.What are the three phases of a PST program? - ANSWERS✔-1. Education
2. Acquisition
3. Practice
\.Education phase - ANSWERS✔--explain what you can do and cannot do
-Discuss importance of mental training
-Conduct needs assessments
--Performance profiling
--Intake interview
\.Acquisition Phase - ANSWERS✔--Developing customized PST programs
-Individual begins to learn psychological techniques
\.Practice Phase - ANSWERS✔--Move from non threatening to competitive environment
-basic to complex
-ultimate goal is to utilize in competition when needed
\.What is a needs assessment? - ANSWERS✔--Performance Profiling
-Intake interview
\.Who should administer a PST Program? coach or SP? - ANSWERS✔-Sports psychologist
\.Advantages for having Coach administer? - ANSWERS✔--knows team better
-more confidence in coach
