Introduction to the unit.

Psychology for sports performance.

How powerful is the human mind?

Aim and Objectives

Aim: By the end of the session students will Identify what psychology is and the different

outcome/components undertaken in this unit. Objectives: By the end of this session

students will Describe what psychology is. Identify the four outcomes undertaken in this

unit. Identify the assignments undertaken in this

unit.

Why do we study Psychology In pair read the article ‘Why

Psychology’ and highlight the reasons for taking psychology.

Question? What does psychology mean to you?

Think about the last time you played sport.

Have there been times when you have not played as well as you could have?

Have there been time when you have done things wrong, even though you know how to perform the skill well?

Why do you think this could be?

Notes Reset

Sports Psychology is......

Sports Psychology isn't.......

Performers seeking a competitive edge.

Effects of personality and motivation on performance.

relationship between stress, anxiety, arousal and performance.

group dynamicsplanning a physical training program

planning a mental training program

the function of the body during sports.

Cohesion

Understanding the skills and tactics needed in different sports.

Introduction

To understand the importance of psychological preparation and control , a number of factors must be explored.

This is a relatively new field involving the study of people and how they act in sport environment.

Sports performers seeking a competitive edge know that sport psychology plays an important role in maximising performance.

Psychology introduction

The first stage of development and using sports psychology techniques with clients is knowing what works and how it works.

After we know this, we can begin to identify the practical applications of this knowledge to sport by helping athletes to learn how to use these techniques.

Psychology introduction

Athletes are continually seeking to improve their levels of performance.

Sports psychology has a really important role within this as it can help athletes to have an advantage over their opponents.

What areas of psychology do you need to study to understand how and why it can affect performance?

Areas of Psychology Areas of Psychology

Outcomes

1. Understand the effects of personality and motivation on sports performance.

2. Understand the relationship between stress, anxiety, arousal and sports performance.

3. Understand group dynamics in sports teams

4. Be able to plan psychological skills training programmes to enhance sports performance.

Next session

Personality effects on sports performance

Find out your own personality type and how this effects your performance.