anxiety and arousal

Question 1

Anxiety

Answer 1

• Psychological process characterised by fear or apprehension in anticipation
• Disrupts focus, concentration and muscular control

Question 2

Anxiety: TRAIT ANXIETY

Answer 2

• Level of stress that individual can handle
• Ranges from person to person
• Can be controlled by relaxation, and positive comments
• Comes from a person’s natural character

Question 3

Anxiety: STATE ANXIETY

Answer 3

• Level of stress can fluctuate
• Comes from fear of failure

Question 4

Sources of Stress

Answer 4

• Stress is non speciifc response on body when demand is placed on it
• Depends on previous experiences
• Expectations and pressure on athlete
• E.G. Missing a penalty goal previously

Question 5

Optimal Arousal

Answer 5

• Arousal is the level of anxiety before or during a performance
• High focus = High anxiety = Low arousal (Dart)
• Low focus = Low anxiety = High arousal (AFL)
• Optimal arousal can be reached by achieving a middle ground