NSCA CSCS Sport Psychology and Motivation 5

Question 1

Burnout in athletes is MOST associated with which combination of psychological factors?

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress, overtraining, and loss of enjoyment

Answer

Athletic burnout is characterized by emotional/physical exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of accomplishment resulting from chronic unresolved training and competitive stress.

Question 2

Which pre-performance routine element helps an athlete redirect attention away from distractions and center on the upcoming task?

Accepted Answer

Centering breath

Answer

A centering breath is a controlled, slow diaphragmatic breath used to lower arousal, focus attention, and prepare for performance.

Question 3

When an athlete's performance suddenly improves because a coach expressed high expectations of them, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

Pygmalion effect

Answer

The Pygmalion effect (or Rosenthal effect in sport) occurs when a coach's high expectations lead to improved athlete performance through enhanced feedback and attention.

Question 4

Which motivational climate created by a coach emphasizes comparison with teammates and focuses on winning over personal improvement?

Accepted Answer

Ego/performance climate

Answer

An ego or performance climate, as described in achievement goal theory, emphasizes social comparison, outperforming others, and winning rather than personal development.

Question 5

A lineman who uses the association strategy during a grueling conditioning drill is doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Attending to internal bodily sensations such as breathing and muscle effort

Answer

The association strategy involves focusing on internal physical sensations (breathing, muscle tension, pain) rather than dissociating by directing attention outward.

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS - NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Practice Test

NSCA CSCS Sport Psychology and Motivation 5