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What is meant by the term self-efficacy when applied to sports psychology? (1mark)
Self-efficacy is a situational form of self-confidence which is specific to a particular sport to activity.
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As a coach of a sports team, how would you raise an individuals level of self-efficacy (4marks)
1) Ensure the performer experiences success 2) show the performer a model of similar ability 3) encourage the performer 4) calm the performer down if anxiety is high
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Explain what is meant by mental rehearsal (2marks)
Thinking through the different parts of a competition OR Thinking how you will respond to different situation or tactics OR Doing it before the event OR Use of imagery or visualization/thinking through set of movements in your mind
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Explain how mental rehearsal affects a sports performer (4marks)
1) Allows you to produce strategies/tactics 2) Allows you to react to different situations 3) Reduces anxiety/calms you (helps control anxiety) 4) Can lead to an increase in performance 5) Increases confidence/self efficacy
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'Choking' is a term used in short-term psychological preparation. Define the term choking and suggest three strategies that can be used to help performers avoid it. (4marks)
Def-Inability to perform at an optimum level/sudden impairment or failure of sports performers due to over anxiety/over arousal/pressure/ accept link to catastrophe theory. Strategies- 1. Set own achievable goals 2. Use of positive self talk
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As a coach of a sports team, how would you raise an individuals level of self-efficacy (4marks)

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1) Ensure the performer experiences success 2) show the performer a model of similar ability 3) encourage the performer 4) calm the performer down if anxiety is high

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Explain what is meant by mental rehearsal (2marks)

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Explain how mental rehearsal affects a sports performer (4marks)

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'Choking' is a term used in short-term psychological preparation. Define the term choking and suggest three strategies that can be used to help performers avoid it. (4marks)

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