SCS Mental Performance & Sports Psychology 2

Question 1

Which relaxation technique involves systematically tensing and releasing muscle groups to reduce physical and psychological tension?

Accepted Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation

Answer

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), developed by Jacobson, involves deliberately tensing then releasing muscle groups to lower overall physiological and psychological tension.

Question 2

Pre-competition anxiety that enhances performance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Facilitative anxiety

Answer

Facilitative anxiety is interpreted positively by the athlete, increasing alertness and motivation that enhances rather than impairs competitive performance.

Question 3

What is 'attentional focus' as it relates to sports psychology?

Accepted Answer

The direction and width of an athlete's concentration during performance

Answer

Attentional focus describes where an athlete directs their attention (internal vs. external) and how broad or narrow that focus is during sport performance.

Question 4

Which intervention best helps an athlete who exhibits negative self-talk that undermines performance?

Accepted Answer

Thought stopping and cognitive restructuring

Answer

Thought stopping interrupts negative self-talk while cognitive restructuring replaces irrational thoughts with constructive, performance-enhancing ones.

Question 5

In sport psychology, 'burnout' in athletes is primarily characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced sense of accomplishment, and sport devaluation

Answer

Athletic burnout is a syndrome of emotional/physical exhaustion, reduced personal accomplishment, and sport devaluation resulting from chronic stress.

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

SCS Mental Performance & Sports Psychology 2