Anxiety

Question 1

Anxiety

Answer 1

• the negative aspect of experiencing stress
• can be caused by - worry, apprehension or fear of failure

Question 2

State the 3 forms of anxiety

Answer 2

1. Trait anxiety

• a person with high trait anxiety may react to situations with apprehension or tension
• innate

2. Competitive trait anxiety

• a tendency to perceive competitive situations as threatening
• respond to these situations with feelings of apprehension or tension

3. State anxiety

• the athletes emotional state at any given time
• varies from situation to situation

Question 3

Somatic and cognitive anxiety

Answer 3

1. Somatic

• anxiety experiences physiologically
• increase BP
• sweating
• adrenaline
• vomiting

2. Cognitive

• anxiety experiences in the mind
• confusion
• negative thoughts
• poor concentration
• loss of confidence
• images of failure

Question 4

Zone of optimal function and what performers in the zone are

Answer 4

Thought of as an important state of well being. This zone is an emotional response that facilities top performance. Referred to as the peak flow experience

Performers are:

• relaxed
• confident
• completely focused
• find the activity effortless
• find movements are automatic
• have fun
• are in control