Mental preparation

• What is direct aggression?

  • Physical agression between the players
  • deliberately inflicting harm
  • not legal - ie judo doing an illegal kick
• What is indirect aggression?

  • Doesn't involve physical contact
  • Taken out on an object to gain an advantage
  • May mess up the opponent physiologically and can get in their head
  • ie. smashing a tennis rally or giving opponent/teammate the silent treatment
• What is an introvert in sport?

  • Don't require high levels of arousal - can easily be over aroused and get overwhelmed
  • Shy and quiet
  • are able to concentrate on one thing for a long period of time
  • Enjoy doing single sports ie long distance running or darts
• What is an extrovert in sport

  • Require high levels of arousal
  • Energetic and sociable
  • Prone to boredom if isolated
  • Good in team sports due to the socialisation and confidence required - fast paced and gross skills are used
• What is intrinsic motivation?

  • Comes from within the performer
  • Comes from a desire for self satisfaction and self pride
  • Driven to succeed due to internal feelings
• Extrinsic motivation


  • From another thing/person
  • May be tangible ie trophy or prize money
  • Intangible - applause, praise, reputation
  • May lead to being over pressured
  • Performers may become over reliant
  • Intrinsic is better more likely to lead to more effort