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Dr. Olivia A Hurley Institute of Art, Design &
Technology (IADT), Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iadt.ie/cctaTwitter: @DrOliviaHurley
Trojan Swimming Club
Practical Mental Skills Training: Summer Camp
16/6/2014
“I broke the race down …4 laps…then another 4…and another 4…then a
sprint to the finish"
[Sonia O’Sullivan: Fail Better, TCD: https://dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/02/runnerpsychologyfailingbette
rsportsoniaosullivanandianrobertsonfullybooked]
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Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
“Train as you are going play”. Try to mimic what you are going to do on match days during the week. Don’t train at 70 or 80 percent and expect the
adrenaline to pick you up that extra 20 per cent come Saturday. Train with that level of intensity in
short bursts during the week and you will have yourself very ready for the game”.
[Brian O’Driscoll]
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The 3 Cs = ??? : ....... .......... & .........
2 Key Myths: * Myth 1: Champions born mentally
fit/“tough” X ...... made √
* Myth 2: Mental fitness is: .....
static .....X.....
dynamic √
Mental Skills Training & Mental Fitness
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Facing Challenges-Mental Strategies:
Mental ‘Maps’ [Motivation - Goals]*
Mental ‘Movies’ [Imagery]
Mental ‘Moods’ [Relaxation strategies]
Mental ‘Memories’ [Concentration strategies]*
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S – SpecificM – MeasurableA – Agreed / Action-basedR – RealisticT – Time phased / Task focused
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S – SpecificC – Challenging / ControllableA – Agreed/Action-based/AttainableM – Measurable / MultipleP – Personal
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16/6/14Using Imagery Practical Tips - PBIUU (see Handout
2, 3 & 4)
P – PracticeB – Be positiveI – Imagine specific actionsU – Use all relevant sensesU – Use imagery in practice (training)
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16/6/14Imagery Skills (see Handout 4)
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16/6/14Mental Practice in Action (see Handout 5)
R – RelaxC – Create your imageR – RehearseU – Make routineU – Use imagery in practice (training)
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16/6/14Assessing Mistakes (see Handout 6)
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16/6/14Reframing Setbacks (see Handout 7)
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16/6/14Self Talk Examples (see Handout 8 &
9)
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16/6/14SCAR (see Handout 10)
Swimmers perform the way they practice
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Karageorghis, C.I., & Terry, P.C. (2011). Inside Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Kremer, J. & Moran, A. (2013). Pure Sport: Practical Sport Psychology. London: Routledge.
Moran, A. (2012). Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge.
Recommended TextsDr. Olivia Hurley
Trojan SC16/6/14
Moran, A. (2009). Learn to concentrate -http://www.mindcoolproductions.com/products/concentrate/
Recommended DVD
Recommended Website for SwimmersBritish Psychological Society (BPS): Going for Gold
http://www.bps.org.uk/going-for-gold
The Psychology of Cycling http://www.stickybottle.com/coaching/video-the-psychology-of-cycling-are-you-doing-all-you-can-to-achieve-your-goals-on-the-bike/
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Thank you for your attention
Any Questions?? / Good Luck!!
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