Quiz · The Psychology of Elite Performance

Question 1What is the main idea of this talk?

Mental control is what usually separates champions from other top athletes Physical training is the only thing that matters at the highest level Sports psychologists are no longer needed by professional teams Talented athletes never experience anxiety before big competitions

Question 2What does the technique of visualisation actually involve for athletes?

Watching videos of opponents before every match Drawing pictures of trophies in a training diary Mentally rehearsing every movement of the performance in vivid detail Repeating the coach's instructions aloud before competing

Question 3Why do professional teams increasingly employ full time psychologists?

Because mental strength often decides the closest matches Because psychologists can replace fitness coaches completely Because it is required by international sport law now Because players refuse to train without a psychologist