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The Flow Model
Balance of skill and challenge Complete absorption in the activity Merging of action and awareness
Essential elements of flow
Total concentration
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Flow A Special Case of A Special Case of Intrinsic Motivation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Flow A Special Case of A Special Case of Intrinsic Motivation - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Flow A Special Case of A Special Case of Intrinsic Motivation Intrinsic Motivation Flow: A holistic, intrinsically motivating sensation people feel when they are totally involved in an activity or are on automatic pilot. The Flow
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The Flow Model
Loss of self-consciousness A sense of control No goals or rewards external to the activity
Essential elements of flow
Effortless movement
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Controllability of Flow States
Although athletes cannot control flow, they can still increase the probability of its occurring.
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The Flow Model
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Flow: How to Achieve It
Be motivated to perform (maintain a balance between goals and skills). Achieve optimal arousal before performing. Maintain an appropriate focus (stay in the present, focus on key points).
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Flow: How to Achieve It
Use precompetitive and competitive plans and preparation. Achieve optimal physical preparation and readiness. Experience optimal environmental and situational conditions.
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Flow: How to Achieve It
Exhibit confidence and positive mental attitude. Have positive team interaction (positive play and shared purposes). Feel good about performance.
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Injury Fatigue Not feeling good physically
Non-optimal physical preparation and readiness
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
External stresses Unwanted crowd response Uncontrollable influences of the event
Non-optimal environmental or situational conditions
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Negative thinking Self-doubt No control of mental state
Lacking confidence or a negative mental state
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Thinking too much Worrying about what others are doing Frustration with teammates’ effort
Inappropriate focus
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Poor precompetitive preparation Distraction before competition Interruption to precompetitive preparation
Problem with precompetitive preparation
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
No goals Lack of challenge Low arousal or motivation
Lacking motivation to perform
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Not being relaxed Feeling too relaxed
Non-optimal arousal level before competition
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Team not performing well Not feeling part of the team Negative talk within the team
Negative team play and interactions
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Factors That Prevent Flow From Occurring
Unforced errors Poor technique Things not going as planned
Performance going poorly
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Factors That Disrupt Flow
Stoppage in play What opposition is doing Negative refereeing decisions
Non-optimal environmental and situational influences
Inappropriate, negative, or no feedback
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Factors That Disrupt Flow
Lack of physical preparation Injury during the competition Fatigue
Problems with physical readiness
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Factors That Disrupt Flow
Negative talk on the field Team not playing well Lack of team interactions
Problems with team performance
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Factors That Disrupt Flow
Worrying about competitor’s ability Daydreaming Loss of concentration
Inappropriate focus
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Factors That Disrupt Flow
Self-doubt Putting pressure on self
Doubting or putting pressure
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