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In North America, what sport psychologist had the first sport psychology lab, and was considered
grandfather of sport psychology? - ANSWER-Coleman Grififth
To become certified as a sports psychologist, coursework includes bio mechanical bases of sport. -
ANSWER-True
According to your text, and lecture notes, sport psychologists study all of the answers below, Except: -
ANSWER-Technical physical drills
Eastern Europe is known for creating information for sport psychology, and for using tools, such as
autogenic training, and autoconditioning (hypnosis). - ANSWER-True
What is NOT part of Orlick's Wheel of Excellence? - ANSWER-Anxiety
"Choose beliefs that allow you to be open to what is possible while leaving room for mistakes." -
ANSWER-True
According to lecture notes, cognitive theory suggests that goals are linked to anxiety, motivation, and
confidence. - ANSWER-True
In lecture slides, there is a goal setting system discussed. What phases are suggested for goals, based on
Goal Setting System in lecture notes? - ANSWER-Planning,meeting, follow up
Per lecture and book, what exercise is best to do before the magic wand exercise? - ANSWER-Breathe,
and get relaxed
To reach goals, what is considered important? - ANSWER-All of the answers except the one on giving
yourself a break
, What does SMART Goals stand for? - ANSWER-Be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timed
What does the magic wand exercise help you do? - ANSWER-Allow yourself to see that you can be, do,
and have what you want
Which one is typically not a part of goal setting, based on lecture notes, and reading? - ANSWER-Telling
yourself what you should not do
Goals are difficult to reach in all BUT the following cases: - ANSWER-Set process and outcome goals
The goal is to be focused daily on your goal so that by the time you have a big performance, you are on
autopilot. - ANSWER-True
Anxiety management, concentration, motivation, self-confidence, mental preparation, and team
emphasis are all psychological skills that are measured in _______. - ANSWER-Psychological skills
inventory for sports (PSIS)
Which one does NOT interfere with "flow"? - ANSWER-Optimal physical performance
Autopilot means all of the statements below, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-You spend lots of energy on doing it
right (mentally and physically)
Circumstances control you - ANSWER-False
Commitment - ones who succeed decide to do what others will not do, on a daily basis - ANSWER-True
Focus means being able to stay present with what you are doing, even while there are distractions -
ANSWER-True
Peak performance is when you already have reached a certain level of physical conditioning and
mastery, and then you have also trained yourself to put it all together when it matters. - ANSWER-True
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In North America, what sport psychologist had the first sport psychology lab, and was considered
grandfather of sport psychology? - ANSWER-Coleman Grififth
To become certified as a sports psychologist, coursework includes bio mechanical bases of sport. -
ANSWER-True
According to your text, and lecture notes, sport psychologists study all of the answers below, Except: -
ANSWER-Technical physical drills
Eastern Europe is known for creating information for sport psychology, and for using tools, such as
autogenic training, and autoconditioning (hypnosis). - ANSWER-True
What is NOT part of Orlick's Wheel of Excellence? - ANSWER-Anxiety
"Choose beliefs that allow you to be open to what is possible while leaving room for mistakes." -
ANSWER-True
According to lecture notes, cognitive theory suggests that goals are linked to anxiety, motivation, and
confidence. - ANSWER-True
In lecture slides, there is a goal setting system discussed. What phases are suggested for goals, based on
Goal Setting System in lecture notes? - ANSWER-Planning,meeting, follow up
Per lecture and book, what exercise is best to do before the magic wand exercise? - ANSWER-Breathe,
and get relaxed
To reach goals, what is considered important? - ANSWER-All of the answers except the one on giving
yourself a break
, What does SMART Goals stand for? - ANSWER-Be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timed
What does the magic wand exercise help you do? - ANSWER-Allow yourself to see that you can be, do,
and have what you want
Which one is typically not a part of goal setting, based on lecture notes, and reading? - ANSWER-Telling
yourself what you should not do
Goals are difficult to reach in all BUT the following cases: - ANSWER-Set process and outcome goals
The goal is to be focused daily on your goal so that by the time you have a big performance, you are on
autopilot. - ANSWER-True
Anxiety management, concentration, motivation, self-confidence, mental preparation, and team
emphasis are all psychological skills that are measured in _______. - ANSWER-Psychological skills
inventory for sports (PSIS)
Which one does NOT interfere with "flow"? - ANSWER-Optimal physical performance
Autopilot means all of the statements below, EXCEPT: - ANSWER-You spend lots of energy on doing it
right (mentally and physically)
Circumstances control you - ANSWER-False
Commitment - ones who succeed decide to do what others will not do, on a daily basis - ANSWER-True
Focus means being able to stay present with what you are doing, even while there are distractions -
ANSWER-True
Peak performance is when you already have reached a certain level of physical conditioning and
mastery, and then you have also trained yourself to put it all together when it matters. - ANSWER-True
