SelfAwareness
Self-Awareness
“Now you know. And
knowing is half the
battle” – G.I. Joe
“Recognition of the
need to do something
to gain control” –
Ravizza, 2010, p. 189
What is awareness?
The awareness process: 3 Steps
• Checking in on your…
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Arousal level
Emotional state
Thought processes
Focus and attention
• Challenge → stay focused even as physiology
increases
Become
aware of ideal
performance
state
Recognize
when no
longer in the
ideal state
Implement
appropriate
interventions
to get back
into ideal
performance
state
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Dr. Ken Ravizza
Focused Questions
• What is Dr. Ravizza’s perspective on being
uncomfortable?
• How does Dr. Ravizza suggest athletes track
their awareness? What specifically do
athletes need to recognize?
• Besides recognize, what are the other Rs and
why are they important?
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