5.3.1 Types of guidance

• Mental preparation in sports refers to the psychological techniques and strategies used by athletes to enhance their performance
• Verbal guidance involves providing instructions, feedback, and encouragement through speech.


  True
• What does manual guidance involve in mental preparation?

  Physically guiding movements
• How does mental guidance boost confidence in athletes?

  Builds self-assurance
• Mental guidance helps athletes stay focused by reducing distractions and improving concentration.

  True
• What is one example of how mental guidance improves performance in sports?

  Positive self-talk
• Self-guidance involves mental preparation techniques that athletes use independently
• External guidance is provided by coaches, sports psychologists, or other professionals.


  True
• The key difference between self-guidance and external guidance is that self-guidance involves the athlete taking an active, independent role in their mental preparation
• What is the definition of mental preparation in sports?

  Psychological techniques and strategies
• Verbal guidance involves providing instructions, feedback, and encouragement through speech.


  True
• Manual guidance involves physically guiding the athlete's movements
• Focus enhancement in mental guidance reduces distractions and improves concentration
• What technique can a gymnast use to reduce stress before a routine?

  Deep breathing exercises
• Effective mental guidance helps athletes develop resilience and mental toughness.


  True
• Self-talk is a self-guidance technique that involves positive internal dialogue
• What is an example of a measurable performance goal in self-guidance?

  Improving a personal best time
• Match the type of guidance with its description:

  Self-Guidance ↔️ Techniques used independently by athletes

  External Guidance ↔️ Support provided by coaches or psychologists
• Self-talk is a self-guidance technique that involves positive internal dialogue
• What are three examples of external guidance techniques?

  Verbal guidance, visual guidance, manual guidance
• What is the primary goal of empowering athletes in their mental preparation, according to the study material?

  Active, independent role
• What is the main difference between self-guidance and external guidance in mental preparation?

  Support from professionals
• What is the purpose of visual guidance in external mental preparation?

  Visualize the performance
• When combined with self-guidance, external guidance can be highly effective in helping athletes develop mental skills for success.


  True
• How does mental guidance enhance focus for athletes?

  Reduces distractions
• Effective mental guidance helps athletes develop resilience and mental toughness.


  True
• Match the self-guidance technique with its description:

  Self-talk ↔️ Positive internal dialogue

  Imagery/Visualization ↔️ Mentally rehearsing success

  Goal-setting ↔️ Establishing specific objectives
• The key difference between self-guidance and external guidance is the athlete's role
• Self-guidance techniques empower athletes to take an active, independent role in their mental preparation.


  True
• Self-guidance techniques require athletes to rely solely on external support from coaches or sports psychologists.

  False
• Match the type of external guidance with its example:

  Verbal Guidance ↔️ Coach giving verbal cues

  Visual Guidance ↔️ Sports psychologist using imagery

  Manual Guidance ↔️ Coach adjusting golf swing
• What is a disadvantage of self-guidance in sports mental preparation?

  Lack of expertise
• Athletes using self-guidance may struggle to identify their own mental weaknesses without external input.


  True
• Match the pros and cons of external guidance with their descriptions:

  Expertise and Experience (Pro) ↔️ Provides specialized knowledge

  Loss of Control (Con) ↔️ Athletes feel less ownership

  Structured Approach (Pro) ↔️ Ensures systematic preparation
• Arrange the scenarios where self-guidance is more suitable in mental preparation:

  1️⃣ Experienced athletes

  2️⃣ Adaptability to change

  3️⃣ Preference for autonomy
• What is a scenario where external guidance is more suitable in sports mental preparation?

  Developing athletes
• What are the main types of guidance for mental preparation in sports?

  Verbal, visual, manual
• Visual guidance uses imagery, videos, or demonstrations to help athletes visualize their performance
• Mental guidance helps athletes achieve their full potential by enhancing their focus
• Steps of mental guidance in sports

  1️⃣ Enhance focus

  2️⃣ Boost confidence

  3️⃣ Reduce stress

  4️⃣ Improve performance