Arousal Flashcards
What is arousal
Arousal is on a continuum from deep sleep to extreme excitement
What are the two types of arousal
Somatic and cognitive
What is somatic anxiety
Physical can include butterflies, shaking,sweating,increased heart rate, adrenaline
What is cognitive anxiety
Your mind, non physical such as doubt fear decreased reaction time and increased concentration
What factors increase arousal
Playing level prizes crowd not playing well and importance of event
How does arousal help
Added adrenaline decreased reaction time and increased concentration. Helps autonomous performers and gross and simple skills
How does arousal hinder
Cognitive performer fine skils
Hills drive theory
Recognises a linear relationship between performance and arousal
What happens as drive increases
There is a likely hood of dominant response
What are the good points of drive theory
Recognises relationship between arousal and performance takes into account other factors such as performer level
Inverted u theory
Performance increases with arousal up u til a certain point
What happens when you are under aroused
You are sluggish low adrenaline
What happens when you are over aroused
Shaky tight and tense
What is ola
Optimum level of arousal
What does ola depend on
Personality type gross or fine complex or simple and performer level
What are the good points of catastrophe theory
Realistic picture of why performers choke
Takes into account the gr effects of both arousals takes into account the fact that performers can lower arousal
Bad points of catastrophe theory
Not every athlete experience sudden drop in performance
Doesn’t take into account personality factors
What is zof
Zone of optimal function- an energised yet controlled frame of mind that is focused on the task
Can zof alter
Yes depending on the skill
What are some Characteristics of peak flow
Total ability to complete the challenge successfully
Complete absorption in activity
Totally focused on the task
Effortless
What are 6 factors affecting peak flow
Injury fatigue hostile crowd worrying lack of challenge not at optimal arousal
