Which of the following is true in relation to imagery in sport?
A mental process
A physical process
An emotional process
Which of these is the best and most effective feature of a warm up environment?
Calm discussion of tactics
Psyching up
Loud music
A rugby player feels the bind of their hand on the jersey of their opponent in the scrum. Which sense is being described here?
Hearing
Touch
Sight
How can mental preparation help a gymnast to control arousal?
By reducing anxiety
By making muscles stronger
By increasing flexibility
Which of these preparation techniques is a physiological process?
Self-talk
Imagery
Breathing control
Which muscle should a hockey player try to engage to help them control their nervous breathing before a cup final?
Pectorals
Diaphragm
Abdominals
Which of the following is an example of positive self-talk?
'My opponent is better than me'
'I'm not up to this'
'I've prepared well for this contest'
What types of goals should be set for performers during a warm up in preparation for a cup final?
Long term goals
Outcome goals
Performance goals
Which mental preparation process involves a performer creating a picture in their mind?
Which of these mental processes is likely to cause performance to worsen?
Positive self-talk
Negative self-talk