Arousal

Question 1

Arousal

Answer 1

An energised state and readiness to perform

Question 2

Drive theory

Answer 2

As arousal levels rise an athlete’s performance improves in a linear fashion

Question 3

Catastrophe theory

Answer 3

Athletes experience a rise in arousal which improves performance to a certain maximal point before dropping off leading to a deterioration in performance.

Question 4

Inverted U theory

Answer 4

Athletes experience a rise in arousal levels which improves performance to a max point before arousal levels begin to fade leading to a worsening of performance

Question 5

Attentional narrowing

Answer 5

Mental blocking out of environmental factors as a result of over arousal

Question 6

Social loafing

Answer 6

When an individuals performance is worse in a group/team sport

Question 7

Why do optimal arousal zones vary

Answer 7

The nature of the sport being played (eg. Golfer will not need as much arousal as a rugby player)
Personality of the athlete (eg. Introverts and extroverts)

Question 8

Optimal zone of functioning

Answer 8

A state of complete control, ease of performance, lack of anxiety in a sporting performance

Question 9

Under arousal characteristics

Answer 9

Lack of focus/concentration
Poor/slow decision making
Social loafing

Question 10

Over arousal characteristics

Answer 10

Lack of focus/concentration
Recklessness
Poor decision making
Attentional narrowing