Sport psychology - inside the mind of champoin atheletes

Dec. 29, 2016

Introduction
Came cross the video after the study of mental training for top professional tennis players.

Now, back to academical area, read something about a professor:
http://www.martinhagger.com/

Study

Take notes:

Sport psychology

• Elite athelets recognize sport psychology
• The study and practice of mental preparation
• Techniques and strategies for performance
• Dealing with stress and copy with set backs

What factors are linked to success in sport?

• Motivation
• Confidence
• Performance knowledge -'total' sport
• Routines
• Anxiety management

Motivation

• Goals define an athlete
• Goal setting

          Specific, Meaningful, Agreed, Relevant, Time-specific, Engaged, Recorded

Confidence

• Experience
• 'Modelling'

          - Observation

          - Imagery

          - Self-talk

•  Feedback

Imagery
  - Find quiet place
  - Imagine the race/match
  - Imagine the sensations
  - Use prompts
  - Image "what ifs"

Self-talk

• Motivational ('come on', 'you can do this')
• Focusing - important cues
• Claming (e.g., 'calm';'breathe';'relax')

Anxiety management

    Relaxation techniques

• Breathing
• Stretching
• Muscles
• Music
• Meditation