Arousal and attention Flashcards
Are arousal and anxiety the same thing ?
NO
What is the scientific definition of arousal ?
A blend of physiological and psychological activation of the autonomic nervous system
Ranges from deep sleep to peak activation
it is not pleasant or unpleasnt
can be positive of negative
Arousal is…
A multidimensional construct physiological, cognitive appraisal and affective components
Anxiety is….
A negative emotion that is elicited following an appraisal of an event.. has a detrimental effect
can be described as a cognitive worry or concern
Somatic anxiety- body state associated with feeling anxious
What are some techniques used to reduce arousal ?
Breathing
Progrressive relaxation: tensing and relaxing specific muscles
meditation: deep relaxation of the midn
autogenic training: feelings associated with limbs and muscles
Music: calming music that helps to create focus and lower activation
Describe Muscle to Mind psych down technique
this is a somatic technique
body relaxation by reducing muscle tension
example: progressive muscle relaxation
Describe mind to muscle pscyh down techniques
cognitve techniques- mental relaxation causes body relaxation
Example” autogenic training or deep breathing
List some psych up strategies
Pep talks, bulletin boards pre-competitive workouts, breating, verbal cues, imagery, music
What does the learning stage refer to ?
learn different techniques and identify those best suited to needs
Training stage?
Repeat, adjust automate and integrate selected techniques into training and competition routine
Application stage?
Using the techniques that you have practiced in the stressful context of competitions
What is attention?
focussing and performing on tasks and performance at hand
Attention simulation training?
Replicating attention demanding situations
Performance routines?
a set sequence of thoughts and actions that done before a performance
Attentional cues?
words and actions that direct an athletes attention
