CSCS-SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is anxiety as it relates to an athlete's training and performance? - ANSWER Emotional state
characterized by fear and nervousness
Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by fear, worry, apprehension, and nervousness. It is actually a
subcategory of arousal. The difference between arousal and anxiety is that the latter requires a negative
perception of events.
Which of the following is a personality variable or disposition where the person assumes an environment
or event will be negative? - ANSWER Trait anxiety
What is the purpose of feedback for an athlete? - ANSWER To provide information about the movement
pattern and associated goal
Which of the following is an example of knowledge of performance? - ANSWER Using a force plate to
measure performance variables
A basketball player is standing at the foul line attempting a shot. He is able to ignore the crowd and his
opponents standing beside him, allowing him to sink both shots. Which of the following is the basketball
player using to achieve this? - ANSWER Selective attention
The ability to block awareness of certain stimuli in order to efficiently process information and complete
a task is known as selective attention.
Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to an anxious state of arousal? - ANSWER Intense
state of motivation
, The lack of physical and psychological efficiency that comes from anxious arousal has three factors:
High degree of ego involvement: Athlete perceives a threat to self-esteem
Perceived discrepancy between ability and demands: Athlete believes he/she is not able to meet the
demand of the task despite having the skills
Fear of consequences of failure: Athlete believes he/she will lose approval from teammates, family, and
friends
An intense state of motivation is a positive blend of physiological and psychological activation that is
usually regarded as positive. A state of getting psyched up is an example of arousal, not anxious arousal.
Which of the following is not a type of primary feedback? - ANSWER Knowledge of results
There are two types of feedback:
Intrinsic Feedback: Sensory-based information that the athlete gains from experience. With this internal
feedback, the athlete can fine-tune performance. For example, if the athlete misses the box during a box
jump, this information can be incorporated for the next set, repetition, or training session.
Augmented Feedback: This is external feedback provided to the athlete from a coach or trainer.
Technology such as a video camera can also be used in this manner to provide external feedback.
Augmented feedback provides the athlete with information that can immediately be used to improve
form, execution, and performance.
Knowledge of results is a subcategory of augmented feedback that refers to concrete information about
performance such as the time it takes to run a lap. Knowledge of results is not a primary form of
feedback.
Which of the following is an example of observational practice? - ANSWER A recording of an athlete's
training session
As the name implies, observational practice refers to practicing through watching a performed skill or
movement
All of the following are ways to promote intrinsic motivation except: - ANSWER Encouragement from a
coach
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
What is anxiety as it relates to an athlete's training and performance? - ANSWER Emotional state
characterized by fear and nervousness
Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by fear, worry, apprehension, and nervousness. It is actually a
subcategory of arousal. The difference between arousal and anxiety is that the latter requires a negative
perception of events.
Which of the following is a personality variable or disposition where the person assumes an environment
or event will be negative? - ANSWER Trait anxiety
What is the purpose of feedback for an athlete? - ANSWER To provide information about the movement
pattern and associated goal
Which of the following is an example of knowledge of performance? - ANSWER Using a force plate to
measure performance variables
A basketball player is standing at the foul line attempting a shot. He is able to ignore the crowd and his
opponents standing beside him, allowing him to sink both shots. Which of the following is the basketball
player using to achieve this? - ANSWER Selective attention
The ability to block awareness of certain stimuli in order to efficiently process information and complete
a task is known as selective attention.
Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to an anxious state of arousal? - ANSWER Intense
state of motivation
, The lack of physical and psychological efficiency that comes from anxious arousal has three factors:
High degree of ego involvement: Athlete perceives a threat to self-esteem
Perceived discrepancy between ability and demands: Athlete believes he/she is not able to meet the
demand of the task despite having the skills
Fear of consequences of failure: Athlete believes he/she will lose approval from teammates, family, and
friends
An intense state of motivation is a positive blend of physiological and psychological activation that is
usually regarded as positive. A state of getting psyched up is an example of arousal, not anxious arousal.
Which of the following is not a type of primary feedback? - ANSWER Knowledge of results
There are two types of feedback:
Intrinsic Feedback: Sensory-based information that the athlete gains from experience. With this internal
feedback, the athlete can fine-tune performance. For example, if the athlete misses the box during a box
jump, this information can be incorporated for the next set, repetition, or training session.
Augmented Feedback: This is external feedback provided to the athlete from a coach or trainer.
Technology such as a video camera can also be used in this manner to provide external feedback.
Augmented feedback provides the athlete with information that can immediately be used to improve
form, execution, and performance.
Knowledge of results is a subcategory of augmented feedback that refers to concrete information about
performance such as the time it takes to run a lap. Knowledge of results is not a primary form of
feedback.
Which of the following is an example of observational practice? - ANSWER A recording of an athlete's
training session
As the name implies, observational practice refers to practicing through watching a performed skill or
movement
All of the following are ways to promote intrinsic motivation except: - ANSWER Encouragement from a
coach
