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Ch 3: Getting Physically Tough Part 1 - Know Yourself and Get Fit

Goal: Improve sport psychology through understanding and developing physical skill and fitness

Objectives:
• Compare and contrast Inside-Out and Outside-In training
• Describe the two rules for analyzing one’s weaknesses
• Describe two psychological advantages that being physically fit gives an athlete
• Explain the four “fitness priorities” and how to incorporate them into a training program
• Identify one’s own weaknesses and prescribe a specific solution
• Commit to improve weakness and improve general fitness

Image 3.1 Outside-in vs. Inside-out Training
Worksheet 3.1 Self-evaluation of ability
Worksheet 3.2 Analysis of your sport's requirements and yourself
Worksheet 3.3 Physical Fitness Priorities