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Performance Profile
A technique to help athletes identify key performance characteristics and assess their strengths and weaknesses. It is used to set goals and improve motivation by focusing on different aspects of their performance.
Goal Setting
A strategic approach to enhance motivation and performance by setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives. Used to focus attention and encourage persistence in athletes.
Imagery Training
A mental technique where athletes visualize themselves performing their sport to enhance their skill, confidence, and focus. It is used as part of a mental rehearsal strategy to prepare for competition.
Biofeedback
The process of gaining self-awareness and control over physiological functions, typically with electronic monitoring. Athletes use it to learn how to alter bodily functions, such as heart rate and muscle tension, to improve performance.
Psychological Skills Training (PST)
A systematic practice of psychological skills, such as relaxation, visualization, and confidence-building, to enhance performance and enjoyment. PST programs are tailored to an athlete's particular needs and circumstances.
The SCAT (Sport Competition Anxiety Test)
A self-assessment questionnaire developed to measure the levels of competitive anxiety in athletes. It helps professionals to understand how an athlete may react in competitive situations and to develop coping strategies.
Focus Band
A wearable device that provides real-time feedback on an athlete's mental state. The focus band is used to train the brain to achieve a state of calm and focus, which is crucial for peak performance.
POMS (Profile of Mood States)
A psychological rating scale used to assess transient, distinct mood states. This tool helps in identifying potential psychological strengths and weaknesses of an athlete and can guide the mental conditioning process.
Athlete DISC Profile
A behavioral assessment tool designed to help understand an athlete's personality and behavioral style. It is used to enhance team cohesion, communication, and coaching by matching training strategies to athletes' personality profiles.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
The measurement of variations in the time interval between heartbeats. HRV is used as an indicator of an athlete's physiological stress and recovery status, helping to fine-tune training programs and prevent overtraining.
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