2018.01.05 CSCS Daily Study Question:

Question:

Cheri is a college soccer player who deals with pre-game anxiety by conducting a “preparatory routine.” Her routine allows her to direct her thoughts to the task at hand and block out distractions. Which of the following would not be considered preparatory routine actions?
(A) Hearing her favorite song on the radio
(B) Redoing the laces on her shoes
(C) Using the bathroom exactly 60 minutes before game time
(D) Warming up and stretching

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Correct Answer:
(A) Hearing her favorite song on the radio

Explanation:
Preparatory routines consist of ritual-like actions and / or mental checklists that athletes can run through to keep their mind on task-relevant activities and controllable concerns. In this situation, the only action that is not under complete control of the kicker is the ability to hear her favorite song on the radio. If the answer choice read as listening to her favorite song on an iPod or some other means of on-demand play, then the action would be under her control. However, listening to the radio means that her favorite song may or may not be played before game time. Putting an action such as this into a preparatory routine leaves an action to chance that may distract the athlete should the action not occur as desired.

Reference:
Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning 3rd Edition p. 162

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2018.01.05 CSCS Daily Study Question

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