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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Mental preparation"”.
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Evaluation of mental preparation strategies for the 200 meter run: A controlled outcome study
… evaluated the relative influence of several mental preparation strategies on performance in running 200 meters. Seventy-nine participants were recruited from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Psychology Department Subject Pool. Baseline run times were established for the 200 meter run. One …
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Mental Preparation Techniques and Accomplishment of Race Goals by Ironman Triathletes: A Qualitative Investigation
… when asked "How important do you believe that mental skills are in Ironman training and racing?" However, which of these mental skills produce the best race results is still unknown. The purpose of this study is to discover which mental skills the Ironman participant population is utilizing …
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A Descriptive Analysis of Selected Personality Traits of Student Teachers in Physical Education
… included anxiety, concentration, confidence, mental preparation, motivation, and cooperation. An adapted Psychological Skills Inventory for Sport (PSIS) questionnaire was administered to student teachers before (PRE), at mid-term (MID), and immediate after (POST) a student teaching period. …
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Personal Characteristics of Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Sport Performers
… anxiety, trait self-confidence, concentration, mental preparation skills, achievement motivation, and leadership. A self-evaluation questionnaire was administered to students in beginning, intermediate, and advanced physical education activity classes at the State University of New York, College …
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The final hour: coach-athlete interactions immediately prior to performance in basketball
Pre-competitive preparations in elite sport have been shown to be important to performance. In particular, mental preparation and mental readiness have been shown to be important determinants of successful performance. For example, Orlick and Partington (1988) highlighted that mental preparation in …
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A controlled evaluation of a comprehensive mental skills program for Ncaa and youth club swimmers
Previous studies have established that mental skills training is an effective intervention for improving performance in athletes. Relaxation, imagery, and mental preparation interventions have demonstrated efficacy in the improvement of athletic performance. However, relaxation combined with …
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Breaking Through "The Wall": An Examination of Elite Rowers and Their Experience of Conquering Their Mental Boundaries
<p>Throughout sports, elite athletes have faced mental boundaries in pursuit of their success. These mental boundaries, often referred to as "The Wall", have typically been investigated in endurance sports. Within the sport of rowing, Baltzell (1999) found that elite rowers coped with their mental …
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Active shooter response: defensive tactics and tactical decision-making for elementary school teachers and staff
… from the research are categorized as pre-action (mental preparation and situational awareness), action (defensive tactics and tactical decision-making techniques), and re-action (ongoing situational awareness, action analysis and modification). Additionally, the findings support the following …
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A Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Differences Among Female Elite and Nonelite High School Field Hockey Players and High School Physical Education Class Nonathletes
… a battery of tests and inventories to compare mental aspects such as abstract visual reasoning, concentration, sport-confidence, psychological skills relevant to exceptional performance, and competitive anxiety. Analyses included multivariate analysis of variance for each cognitive category, …
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Physiological Responses & Coping Strategies of Sensory Defensive Adults
… as low SD (control group; n=9) or high SD (experimental group; n=14) via their Adolescent Adult Sensory Profile (AASP) scores and Sensory Response Questionnaire (SRQ) scores (Brown, & Dunn, 2002 & Wilbarger, 2009). The last nine participants also completed the Coping Strategies Questionnaire …
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An Analysis of Psychological Skills Training Programs' Influence on Intercollegiate Female Athletes' Anxiety, Concentration, Motivation, and Coping Resources: A Single-Subject/Qualitative Design
… adversity, peaking under pressure, goal setting/mental preparation, concentration, and freedom from worry. Results are discussed in terms ofoverall strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for future research.</p>
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Psychosocial Impact of Paediatric Early Rapid Genomic Testing and Diagnosis: A Mixed Methods Study of Parental Adjustment, Adaptation, Risk and Resilience
… reproductive autonomy, enhanced coping, mental preparation, and behavioural and social benefits, expressed low decisional regret or harm from rWGS, and endorsed early testing. However, many parents also reported feeling anxious and/or uncertain about the future. Overall, 25.3% of parents …
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Examining the lived experiences of American cosplayers with disabilities: Apparel needs and motivations
… individual conditions, garment design, environmental, and social context. Expressive and Aesthetic Needs. Cosplayers emphasized character accuracy, quality craftsmanship, personal expression, and overall visual impact. These elements were closely tied to identity construction and community …
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Model coping stress mahasiswa profesi keperawatan saat menjalani praktik kerja di Rumah Sakit Saiful Anwar Kota Malang
… model coping yang ditemukan adalah: persiapan mental, penerimaan diri dan kesadaran diri, kejar tayang pengerjaan ASKEP, berkumpul dengan teman, pembentukan kesepakatan bersama dalam kelompok, dukungan sosial, dan pengalihan perhatian. Model coping yang dilakukan dikategorikan menjadi dua …
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Psychosocial Interventions for the Prevention of Injury in Dance
… (i.e., peaking under pressure, goal setting/mental preparation, freedom from worry, confidence, negative dance stress, negative life stress). One regression analysis identified freedom from worry and confidence as significant predictors for frequency of injury. A second regression analysis …