Arousal and Anxiety in sport

Question	Answer
Arousal	A 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
Why is arousal necessary?	To meet the challenge of performance
Stress	The basis for flight or fight reactions - e.g. adrenaline aids performance
Anxiety	Feelings of fear and apprehension - e.g. caused because a situation is seen as threatening
What are the two main types of anxiety?	Trait anxiety State anxiety
Trait anxiety	Anxious personality type - e.g. a disposition to be anxious
State anxiety	Anxiety experienced before and after performance
What are the two types of State anxiety?	Somatic state anxiety Cognitive state anxiety
Somatic state anxiety	The person's physiological state having an effect on their performance e.g. feeling nauseous, breathing heavily, heart pounding
Cognitive state anxiety	The 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

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	Created by Ellen Knight almost 7 years ago