A Psychological Skills Educational Program for Closed-Skill Performance Enhancement
- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- Published by Human Kinetics in The Sport Psychologist
- Vol. 1 (2) , 127-137
- https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.1.2.127
Abstract
A four-phase psychological skills educational program for closed-skill performance enhancement is outlined. The four phases of the program are sport analysis, individual assessment, conceptualization/motivation, and mental skill development. The sport analysis phase involves analyzing the unique characteristics and demands of a particular activity or sport. The individual assessment phase entails establishing an individual profile of the athlete’s strengths and weaknesses. The conceptual/motivational phase provides information on the athlete/athletic situation interaction, the kind of commitment needed to change inappropriate behaviors, and the importance of establishing an efficient goal-setting strategy. The final phase focuses on the development of general and specific mental skills. Sources and examples of data-gathering techniques, questionnaires, and mental skill enhancement strategies are described.Keywords
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