Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Miracle

Sport Psychology
Miracle Exam
Please answer in detail & then turn into your dropbox!

2.     Movie questions;      
a.     What was the resounding message in this movie?
                                               i.     Use examples to prove your thought.
b.     In your life, can you think of a moment similar to the “ice arena whistle blowing exercise”?  (“Again” they run….”Again”, they run…)
c.      Is there a moment in the film that would support “Inverted U Theory”?
                                               i.     What was the moment?  How would Inverted U explain this?
d.     What was the “Motivational Climate” of the Hockey team?
                                               i.     Was it a “Mastery Climate”?  Explain your reasoning.
                                              ii.     Was it a “Competitive Climate”?  Explain.
                                            iii.     Do you remember the difference between a Mastery Climate and Motivational Climate?  Please tell me the difference. 
e.     “A bruise on the leg is a hell of a long way from the heart” was a quote in the film. 
                                               i.     Explain the psychology of this moment.
3.     In your estimation, what was the driving force behind the US hockey team in this film?  Why were they able to accomplish so much from a group of high school and collegiate players when all of the other teams in the Olympics were professional players? 

4.     As we discussed “Inverted U” theory, I mentioned that you MUST know the Yerkes-Dodson Law.  Please explain in detail what this is. 


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

The Power of Visualization

Good Morning!

Read this:  http://www.sportpsychologytoday.com/sport-psychology-for-coaches/the-power-of-visualization/

When done, please write up what you might do to help you prepare for a contest/performance.

1.  Why does this help you?
2.  If you don't visualize, what could you do to help you do this?
3.  Do you think it helps?
4.  Read pages 150-156 in "Closing the Gap".
5.  What is "Neural Programming"- Explain in detail with examples.
Read this to help you understand what it is! http://golfstateofmind.com/the-sports-psychology-behind-the-red-dot-trigger/

Thanks!