Anxiety

Question 1

Competitive Trait Anxiety

Answer 1

The performer finds all competitive situations threatening

Question 2

Competitive State Anxiety

Answer 2

The performer responds nervously to some sporting situations

Question 3

Somatic Anxiety

Answer 3

Where anxiety produces physical (physiological) effects on the body eg sweating, shaking and causes increased heart rate. Link to anat and phys with release of adrenaline.

Question 4

Cognitive Anxiety

Answer 4

In the brain of the performer (psychological), can cause scattered thinking and an inability to focus, worry and stress

Question 5

SCAT Test

Answer 5

One way to measure anxiety. Consists of 15 statements designed to see how a player responds to competitive sporting situations. Produces a SCAT score so that the coach can identify where the performer becomes the most anxious

Question 6

Disadvantages of the SCAT test

Answer 6

Disadvantages of the Tests -

1. People may not answer the questionnaire honestly
2. Depends on when the performer completes the questionnaire, situational

Question 7

Anxiety

Answer 7

Level of nerves and irrational thinking