Physical Education A-Level
Psychological skills training
What Psychological skills training means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Psychological skills training
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A programme through which these techniques are often developed to lower cognitive anxiety and help the performer concentrate.
Topics that use Psychological skills training
- Stress management (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Appraisal
- Arousal regulation
- Attentional control
- Biofeedback
- Centering
- Explanation
- Familiar routine as a coping strategy
- Imagery
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