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Alaska sport psychology services |
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Enhanced human performance through mental skills training |
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Nine Mental Skills of Successful Athletes |
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1. Choose and maintain a positive attitude. |
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3. Set high, realistic goals. |
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5. Use positive self-talk. |
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4. Deal effectively with people. |
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2. Maintain a high level of self-motivation. |
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6. Use positive mental imagery. |
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Successful Athletes: |
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7. Manage anxiety effectively. |
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8. Manage their emotions effectively. |
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9. Maintain concentration. |
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These skills are learned and can be improved through practice and instruction. The first step is to assess an individual’s current proficiency in each of these skills, and then a plan is developed for teaching and enhancing the specific skills that need improvement. Progress is evaluated by periodic reassessment of the individual’s proficiency in each of these skills.
© 1998 Ohio Center for Sport Psychology |
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310 K St. Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 |