Flashcards
Arousal and Anxiety in sport
Cards in this deck (10)
- 1ArousalA state of alertness and anticipation that prepares the body for action
It involves physiological activity and cognitive activity
- e.g. increased heart rate and attention - 2Why is arousal necessary?To meet the challenge of performance
- 3StressThe basis for flight or fight reactions
- e.g. adrenaline aids performance - 4AnxietyFeelings of fear and apprehension
- e.g. caused because a situation is seen as threatening - 5What are the two main types of anxiety?Trait anxiety
State anxiety - 6Trait anxietyAnxious personality type
- e.g. a disposition to be anxious - 7State anxietyAnxiety experienced before and after performance
- 8What are the two types of State anxiety?Somatic state anxiety
Cognitive state anxiety - 9Somatic state anxietyThe person's physiological state having an effect on their performance
e.g. feeling nauseous, breathing heavily, heart pounding - 10Cognitive state anxietyThe person's negative thoughts and cognitive processes having an effect on their performance
e.g. Lack of self confidence, fear of losing, doubting their ability