The Effect of Psychological Skills Training (PST) on Self-Regulation Behavior, Self-Efficacy, and Psychological Skill Use in Military Pilot-Trainees

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter McCrory ◽  
Stephen Cobley ◽  
Paul Marchant
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training

scholarly journals Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques to Improve Academic Achievement in Student-Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Firth-Clark ◽  
Stefan Sütterlin ◽  
Ricardo Gregorio Lugo
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Core Areas ◽  
Academic Grades

Improving academic grades within the core areas of English, Science and Mathematics has had a lot of previous research interest, but research has tended to mostly focus on students who are failing, non-athletically talented students or student athletes at collegiate level. The particular needs of athletically talented secondary school students who are academically underperforming have so far been neglected. This study addressed this issue by measuring the outcome of academic grades in these three core areas. Method: During a six week intervention programme, ninety four students were separated into 4 groups: control, heart rate variability biofeedback, performance psychology skills training and a combination of these two interventions. Changes in self-efficacy and self-regulation for all students were also measured. Results: Significant pre–post intervention differences in all academic subjects and generalised self-efficacy were found when compared to the control group. Results also showed that a combination of interventions with medium–large effect size was more effective in improving academic results than the single interventions on their own. All interventions improved self-efficacy, but were not significantly different from each other. Self-efficacy was found not to have any interaction effects. Conclusion: Sport psychological skills training can help student-athletes achieve higher scholastic grades and aid mindfulness intervention. Mindfulness on its own was not found to be the most effective intervention, and as such should be used as an adjunct to other psychological methods. Psychological skills training (PST) may help students generalize approaches used in sport to the academic arena.

Volition in Sports

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Beckmann ◽  
Madison Ehmann ◽  
Tom-Nicolas Kossak ◽  
Benedikt Perl ◽  
and Wiebke Hähl
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Affective Neuroscience ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Sport And Exercise

Abstract. Volition is an essential component of sport and exercise. It comprises self-regulation processes complementing motivation to facilitate successful action. Therefore, sport psychological interventions or psychological skills training largely involve volition. Essentially, three theoretical approaches to volition have stimulated sport psychological research: the theory of action control, the Rubicon model of action phases, and the resource depletion model. These three models will be outlined and evaluated with regard to their contribution to sport psychological research. Despite their contributions, research on the exact mechanisms underlying volition is still in its infancy. Based on new developments involving affective neuroscience and self-control success, potential mechanisms are suggested. Subsequently, we discuss how these developments can advance the aforementioned well-established theories.

Examining Stage of Change Differences in NCAA Student-Athletes’ Readiness for Psychological Skills Training

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 356-368
Author(s):  
Stacy L. Gnacinski ◽  
William V. Massey ◽  
Courtney W. Hess ◽  
Mellanie M. Nai ◽  
Monna Arvinen-Barrow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Behavior Change Interventions ◽  
And Gender

To enhance the specificity of psychological skills training (PST) interventions, the purpose of the current study was to examine stage of change and gender differences in the combination of transtheoretical model (TTM) constructs (i.e., decisional balance pros and cons, self-efficacy, cognitive and behavioral processes of change) among collegiate student-athletes. Participants (N = 602) completed all TTM measures, and a factorial multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted to examine the effects of stage of change and gender on the combination of TTM constructs. No significant interaction effect was identified, yet significant main effects of stage of change and gender were identified. Post hoc tests revealed unique linear combinations of decisional balance, self-efficacy, and processes of change for each stage of change contrast. Taken together, study findings may be used to enhance the specificity of behavior change interventions when delivering PST programs to both male and female collegiate student-athletes.

An Integrated Biofeedback and Psychological Skills Training Program for Canada’s Olympic Short-Track Speedskating Team

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marla K. Beauchamp ◽  
Richard H. Harvey ◽  
Pierre H. Beauchamp
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Program Approach

The present article outlines the development and implementation of a multifaceted psychological skills training program for the Canadian National Short Track Speedskating team over a 3-year period leading up to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. A program approach was used emphasizing a seven-phase model in an effort to enhance sport performance (Thomas, 1990) in which psychological skills training was integrated with biofeedback training to optimize self-regulation for performance on demand and under pressure. The biofeedback training protocols were adapted from general guidelines described by Wilson, Peper, and Moss (2006) who built on the work of DeMichelis (2007) and the “Mind Room” program approach for enhancing athletic performance. The goal of the program was to prepare the athletes for their best performance under the pressure of the Olympic Games. While causation cannot be implied due to the lack of a control group, the team demonstrated success on both team and individual levels.

Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychological Skills Training on the Motivation, Preparation, and Putting Performance of Novice Golfers

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre H. Beauchamp ◽  
Wayne R. Halliwell ◽  
Jean F. Fournier ◽  
Richard Koestner
Keyword(s):  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Behavioral Program ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Program

This study examined the effects of a 14-week cognitive-behavioral teaching program on the motivation, preparation, and putting performance of novice golfers. A cognitive-behavioral program was adapted from Boutcher and Rotella (1987) and was compared with a physical skills training group and a control group. The Sport Motivation Scale (Pelletier, Fortier, Vallerand, Tusón, Briére, & Blais, 1995) was used to measure intrinsic versus introjected forms of selfregulation. Preputt routines and actual putting performance were measured by observer ratings. Participants completed all dependent measures prior to training and at 3 additional times spaced over 4-week intervals. The results showed that participants in the cognitive-behavioral program displayed enhanced intrinsic motivation, more consistent use of preputt routines, and improved putting performance relative to participants in the other 2 groups. Cognitive-behavioral participants also showed a significantly reduced use of introjection, which reflects a harsh, self-evaluative form of self-regulation similar to ego involvement. The results support the conclusion drawn by Whelan, Myers, Berman, Bryant, and Mellon (1988) that cognitive-behavioral approaches are effective for performance enhancement; they also suggest that such approaches can produce positive motivational effects.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILL TRAINING PROGRAM ON ANXIETY LEVELS IN TOP KARATE ATHLETES

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 418-422
Author(s):  
Ana Vesković ◽  
Nenad Koropanovski ◽  
Milivoj Dopsaj ◽  
Srećko Jovanović
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Autogenic Training ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Karate Athletes

ABSTRACT Introduction To achieve an improvement in self-regulation, and consequently competitive performance, it is necessary to evaluate psychological skills training programs. It was hypothesized that the introduction of autogenic training and guided imagery could bring about positive changes in anxiety and self-confidence, as compared to regular training and competitive activities. Objective To investigate the effects of a psychological skills training program on the optimization of anxiety and self-confidence. Methods Twenty-four athletes from the Serbian national karate team were divided into experimental (EXP) and control (CON) groups. During eight weeks, both groups underwent an identical karate training and competing program. The program was adapted for top karate athletes according to their daily routines and the specific demands of the activity. In addition, the EXP group underwent the psychological skills training program, based on autogenic training and guided imagery. The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 was used to measure the multidimensional construct of the state of anxiety, and the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3 to assess individual ability to imagine movements. Results Repeated measures ANOVA results indicated a difference in anxiety levels between the EXP and CON groups after the intervention. Further analysis indicated a decrease in cognitive anxiety and an increase in self-confidence among participants from the EXP group. Conclusion The applied psychological skills program had a positive effect on anxiety optimization and self-confidence levels in top karate athletes. As emotional self-regulation is also crucial for athletes of other sports, the implementation of this intervention can be recommended, provided that it is adapted to the specific characteristics of each sport. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies – Investigating treatments results.

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