scholarly journals Ansiedade pré-competitiva em atletas das categorias de base: relato de experiência em campeonato brasileiro de judô

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Puquevis De Souza ◽  
Cristina Costa Lobo ◽  
Carlos Leonardo dos Anjos ◽  
Luiz Felipe Mikulis Passareli
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Sports Psychology ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Anxiety Reduction ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Competitive Anxiety

Introdução: A ansiedade pré-competitiva constitui-se um dos temas mais estudados dentre os fatores psicológicos, para o desempenho em competições de alto rendimento. Quando se trata de categorias de base esta pressão pode ser maior, considerando a estrutura psíquica e a idade destes pequenos atletas. Objetivo: O objetivo deste relato é discutir teoricamente sobre os conceitos de estresse e ansiedade pré-competitiva, descrevendo uma experiência de aquisição de técnicas e comportamentos dos participantes por meio de um treinamento de habilidades mentais no dia da competição. Métodos: Este estudo foi realizado a partir das observações de quatro atletas entre 11 e 13 anos no Campeonato Brasileiro de Judô em 2018, após um período de sete meses de treinamentos de habilidades mentais, realizadas em um projeto de intervenção em Psicologia do Esporte. Resultados: Por meio de relatos e observações forma observados o uso de estratégias e técnicas para redução de ansiedade, utilizadas pelos quatro atletas participantes do projeto. Conclusão: Os resultados demonstraram que os fatores situacionais como sensações corporais somáticas e pensamentos disfuncionais, denotaram os principais modos como à ansiedade foi vivenciada por estas crianças. As técnicas aprendidas no treinamento mental vivenciado pelos atletas, foram aplicadas na competição e tiveram impacto positivo no controle das ansiedades cognitiva e somática. ABSTRACT. Pre-competitive anxiety in athletes of the judo base categories: experience report of brazilian judo championship. Background: Pre-competitive anxiety is one of the most studied themes among psychological factors for performance in high performance competitions. When it comes to grassroots categories this pressure can be higher considering the psychic structure and age of these little athletes. Objective: The objective of this report is to discuss theoretically the concepts of pre-competitive stress and anxiety, describing an experience of acquiring participants’ techniques and behaviors through a training of mental skills on the day of competition. Methods: This study was conducted from the observations of four athletes between 11 and 13 years old at the Brazilian Judo Championship in 2018, after a seven-month period of mental skills training, performed in an intervention project in Sports Psychology. Results: Through reports and observations, it was observed the use of strategies and techniques for anxiety reduction, used by the four athletes participating in the project. Conclusion: The results showed that situational factors such as somatic body sensations and dysfunctional thoughts, denoted the main ways anxiety was experienced by these children. The techniques learned in the mental training experienced by the athletes were applied in competition and had a positive impact on the control of cognitive and somatic anxieties.

The Creation of a Mental Skills Training Program in Elite Youth Tennis: A Coach-Driven Approach to Developing Resilient, Confident Competitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
E. Earlynn Lauer ◽  
Mark Lerman ◽  
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek ◽  
Larry Lauer
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Training Program ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Strength And Conditioning ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Self Talk ◽  
Strength And Conditioning Coach

In this paper, we describe the development and content of a mental skills training (MST) program and how a strength and conditioning coach/certified mental coach delivered this program within a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Player Development (PD) program. The purpose of the MST program was to create resilient, confident youth tennis competitors. Specific mental strategies (i.e., journaling, routines, breathing, imagery, self-talk) were identified to best meet the objectives of the MST program and were delivered using a three-pronged approach: (a) classroom lessons, (b) strength and conditioning sessions and on-court lessons, and (c) homework assignments. Specific ways that the USTA PD coaches reinforced the use of these strategies during tennis practice are described. Recommendations for coaches to integrate an MST program in high-performance youth sport environments are also provided.

Mental Skills Training to Improve Soldier Performance: Development and Implementation

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernie Holliday ◽  
Louis Csoka ◽  
Coreen Harada ◽  
Jon Hammermeister ◽  
Michael A. Pickering ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Performance Development

How Does Sport Psychology Actually Improve Athletic Performance? A Framework to Facilitate Athletes’ and Coaches’ Understanding

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 386-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris J. Gee
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Athletic Competition ◽  
The Past ◽  
Physiology And Biochemistry ◽  
Sport Psychologist

The popularity of sport psychology, both as an academic discipline and an applied practice, has grown substantially over the past two decades. Few within the realm of competitive athletics would argue with the importance of being mentally prepared prior to an athletic competition as well as the need to maintain that particular mindset during a competitive contest. Nevertheless, recent research has shown that many athletes, coaches, and sporting administrators are still quite reluctant to seek out the services of a qualified sport psychologist, even if they believe it could help. One of the primary reasons for this hesitation appears to be a lack of understanding about the process and the mechanisms by which these mental skills affect performance. Unlike the “harder sciences” of sport physiology and biochemistry where athletes can see the tangible results in themselves or other athletes (e.g., he or she lifted weights, developed larger muscles, and is now stronger/faster as a result), the unfamiliar and often esoteric nature of sport psychology appears to be impeding a large number of athletes from soliciting these important services. As such, the purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a simple framework depicting how mental skills training translates into improved within-competition performance. This framework is intended to help bridge the general “understanding gap” that is currently being reported by a large number of athletes and coaches, while also helping sport psychology practitioners sell their valuable services to individual athletes and teams.

Mental Skills

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-75
Author(s):  
Dave Collins ◽  
Hugh Richards
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Normative Expectations ◽  
Level Of Experience ◽  
Special Circumstances ◽  
The Impact

This chapter considers issues in optimizing the impact and efficacy of mental skills training (MST). Balancing MST focus between performance, well-being, and character development is essential and requires data-driven case conceptualization. Effective professional judgment and decision-making underpins development of effective MST, enabling consideration of aspects such as timing, sequencing, and periodization, which determine the optimum “blend” of intervention techniques and delivery. Three interacting factors underpin effective application of MST. Relevant performer characteristics (e.g., gender, age, maturity) and special circumstances (injury, retirement) interact with practitioner characteristics such as level of experience, specific training, and preference/expertise with certain skills. Interactions are also influenced by cultural/contextual factors, from normative expectations of service delivery to contractual conditions and geographical locations (online/remote). The actual benefit of mental skills can only be realized when the provider both comprehends how to plan and deliver effectively and can navigate influential factors appropriately.

Biofeedback Training: Enhancing Athletic Performance

Biofeedback ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Blumenstein ◽  
Yitzhak Weinstein
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Performance ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Successful Performance ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
Conceptual Paper

During the last three decades, mental skills training of athletes has become widely accepted as an important factor in sport and a vital component of successful performance of top athletes. Biofeedback training (BFT) is a key element/tool of a complex multifaceted treatment/training program aimed at enhancing athletic performance. The main purpose of this conceptual paper is to illustrate the successful integration of the Wingate 5-Step Approach to training programs that are based on a periodization principle. This integration is targeted at the development of both physical and mental skills to optimize and enhance the effectiveness of the mental training process. Examples derived from our experiences are illustrated and discussed.

scholarly journals Mental skills training limits the decay in operative technical skill under stressful conditions: Results of a multisite, randomized controlled study

Surgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 165 (6) ◽  
pp. 1059-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas E. Anton ◽  
Tomoko Mizota ◽  
Jake A. Whiteside ◽  
Erinn M. Myers ◽  
Eric A. Bean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Technical Skill ◽  
Randomized Controlled Study ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Reflections on a 5-Year Consultancy Program with the England Women’s Cricket Team

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Bull
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mental Skills ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Mental Skills Training ◽  
Evaluation Form ◽  
The World ◽  
Psychology Service ◽  
Informal Feedback

This paper documents a 5-year sport psychology consultancy program with the England Women’s Cricket Team. The paper describes the method and content of sport psychology service provided and distinguishes between four phases of delivery: introduction and education in mental skills training, competition preparation and thinking, preliminary World Cup preparation, and final World Cup preparation and on-site provision. Service delivery was evaluated by the use of the Consultant Evaluation Form (Partington & Orlick, 1987), ongoing informal feedback from players and coaches, and a formal interview conducted after the World Cup. Reflections on successful and unsuccessful aspects of the program are provided. Overall, the sport psychology program was very well received and was considered instrumental in achieving the stated goal of winning the World Cup. The paper concludes with a number of recommendations for delivering extended sport psychology services to an international team.

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