🔑 Key Concept
Matching Hypothesis: Relaxation or energizing strategies must match the athlete's specific symptoms
Not just general "psyching up" - must be tailored to individual needs
Not just general "psyching up" - must be tailored to individual needs
👥 Team Energizing Strategies
- Goal Setting - Team targets and objectives
- Pep Talks - Motivational speeches before competition
- Bulletin Boards - Visual motivation and messages
- Fan Support - Crowd energy and enthusiasm
- Coach-Athlete-Parent Interaction - Positive communication
👤 Individual Energizing Strategies
- Goal Setting - Personal performance targets
- Self-Talk - Positive internal dialogue
- Focusing Attention - Concentrating on relevant cues
- Imagery - Visualizing successful performance
- Self-Activation - Personal energizing techniques
⚠ Important Principles
- Athletes need different strategies at different times
- Each athlete should be treated individually
- Match strategy to specific symptoms (Matching Hypothesis)
- Not all athletes respond the same way to energizing
💡 Exam Tips
- Remember: Matching Hypothesis = strategy must match symptoms
- Know difference between team vs individual strategies
- 5 individual strategies: goal setting, self-talk, attention, imagery, self-activation
- Individualized approach is key (not one-size-fits-all)