SPORT PSYCHOLOGY FINAL ASSESSMENT PREPARATION PAPER 2026 HIGH YIELD CONCEPTS AND ANSWERS

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY FINAL ASSESSMENT
PREPARATION PAPER 2026 HIGH YIELD
CONCEPTS AND ANSWERS

◉ Beginner's Mind
Answer: An open, acceptance-based mindset focusing on learning
rather than proving ability.


◉ Beginner's Mind Principles
Answer: Acceptance-based approach, open mindset, focus on
learning not performing.


◉ Focus
Answer: Attention directed toward relevant cues during
performance.


◉ Focus (Attention) Primary Qualities
Answer: Limited resource, selective processing, influenced by
psychological and physiological states.


◉ Targets for Intervention
Answer: Methods used to improve focus and performance.

, ◉ Goal Setting
Answer: A technique used to guide effort and attention toward
performance improvement.


◉ Outcome Goals
Answer: Goals focused on the final result or achievement.


◉ Outcome Goal Question
Answer: What do I want to achieve?


◉ Performance Goals
Answer: Goals focused on personal performance standards.


◉ Performance Goal Question
Answer: How will I know I've achieved it based on my performance?


◉ Process Goals
Answer: Goals focused on specific actions required to achieve
performance.


◉ Process Goal Question