GCSE PE Fatigue & Stress

LEVELS OF AROUSAL
1. TOO HIGH - A performer becomes too anxious & nervous. This can lead to stress and cause performer's to 'Choke'
2. OPTIMUM LEVEL - Performer's are determined and ready to perform to their best.
3. TOO LOW - Performer's do not reach highest level of performance.
RELATED FACTORS THAT EFFECT YOU SKILL LEVEL
1. PERSONALITY
  1. EXTROVERTED (Outgoing)
    1. High exitement, fast paced, TEAM SPORTS
  2. INTROVERTED (Shy) performers more nervous or stressed.
    1. Individual sports
2. EMOTIONS
  1. STRESSED + TIRED = EMOTIONAL This can make you TENSE, ANXIOUS, or AGGRESSIVE
  2. Becoming EMOTIONAL can also benefit a performer, helping them to reach an optimal level of arousal.
3. AGGRESSION (Direct or In Direct)
  1. GOOD = UNDER CONTROL
  2. BAD = OUT OF CONTROL (Break rules/ cause injury)
4. BOREDOM
  1. Repetitive activities can become boring and tedious -> Mentally Tired
  2. Concentration levels drop - Athletes can lack motivation
5. FEEDBACK
  1. CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK or CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM can motivate athletes to adapt and IMPROVE performance.
  2. Feedback that is not constructive can act as a DEMOTIVATOR.
MENTAL PREPARATION
1. Getting into the 'zone'. Performers use various techniques to do this.
2. "I would go so far as to say that the mental side of my game, and the mental preparation I go through, has been as big a part of my career as the physical preparation I do in the gym and on the training field... I try to do 3 things : 1) Visualise Success. 2) Remain Positive. 3) Set realistic Goals" Jonny Wilkinson
DEFINITIONS
1. STRESS
  1. "The Bodies reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response."
2. FATIGUE
  1. "Is physical or mental tiredness bought on by extreme exertion, it can result in temporary loss of strength and energy."

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