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    The document discusses improving athletic performance through psychological skills training (PST). It explains that a consultant suggested PST skills to address an athlete's physical anxiety, negative self-talk, and lack of focus. The most important PST skill is the athlete's mental skills, as the mental aspect can make or break not only a game but an entire career. Having a mental health professional on the team is important to help athletes reach their full potential by addressing issues in their head.

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    The document discusses improving athletic performance through psychological skills training (PST). It explains that a consultant suggested PST skills to address an athlete's physical anxiety, negative self-talk, and lack of focus. The most important PST skill is the athlete's mental skills, as the mental aspect can make or break not only a game but an entire career. Having a mental health professional on the team is important to help athletes reach their full potential by addressing issues in their head.

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    Improving Athletic Performance Through PST

    Answer the following questions after viewing the video clip on psychological skills training.

    1. Explain which PST skills are represented in the consultant’s suggestions.


    - Physical Anxiety
    - Negative self-talk
    - Lack of Focus

    2. Based on readings from the book or from personal experiences or both, which do you think
    are the most important PST skills?

    I think the most important PST skill is the mental skills of an athletes. This skill is so important
    because it can make more break not only a game but a career. Me as a coach have seen
    athletes not reach their full potential because they are already in their head. This is why think it
    is so important to have a mental health professional on your team.

    From R.S. Weinberg and D. Gould, 2019, Foundations of Sport 1


    and Exercise Psychology Web Study Guide, 7E (Champaign, IL:
    Human Kinetics).

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