Arousal Flashcards
Arousal
A physiological and psychological state of alertness or excitement
What causes anticipatory rise
Adrenaline, causing blood flow and increase in energy levels
Inverted U-Theory
If arousal levels are too high or too low for the sport you are playing it can have a negative impact on performance
Levels of arousal for fine movements
Low arousal, for precise and accurate movements
Levels of arousal for gross movements
High arousal, requires power and strength
Methods of controlling arousal levels
Deep Breathing
Mental Rehearsal
Visualisation and Imagery
Positive Self Talk
Deep breathing
somatic technique
increases oxygen to brain, limiting arousal
Mental rehearsal
picturing yourself performing skills perfectly
Visualisation and imagery
imagining positive outcome or relaxing experience to calm nerves
Positive self talk
Cognitiv Technique
Reassuring and encouraging yourself positively