!!! ANXIETY

Question 1

What are the 2 types of anxiety?

Answer 1

The 2 types of anxiety are:

1. State anxiety,
   An individual’s immediate but temporary level of anxiety in a particular situation e.g. worry about making an impact from the bench during a key football match.
2. Trait anxiety,
   The general inclination of a person to perceive situations as threatening. This is stable, enduring and applies across all situations.

Question 2

What are the 2 responses to anxiety?

Answer 2

The 2 responses to anxiety are the:

• Somatic response, the physical symptoms, including increased heart rate and blood pressure.
• Cognitive response, a performer’s thoughts or worries about their abilities to complete the task successfully.

Question 3

What is zone of optimal functioning?

Answer 3

• Zone of optimal functioning is an individual’s preferred level of anxiety. It is shown as a band width.
• If a performer is within their preferred zone, optimal performance is more likely.
• If they are not in their zone, they will not perform at their best.