Arousal theory and agression Flashcards
Explain the difference between indirect and direct aggression
Direct aggression involves physical contact with an opponent for example rugby. Whereas, indirect aggression does not involve physical contact with an opponent. For example tennis.
Compare the difference in aggression for a football player and a tennis player.
A football player uses both aggression’s as they use indirect aggression when they kick the football into the goal. However, they also use direct aggression to tackle the ball from their opponents. Whereas, a tennis player just uses indirect aggression as they always hit the tennis ball and no their opponent.
Justify why indirect aggression is important for a shooting.
Indirect aggression is important for a shooter as they would breaking the rules if they started to shoot at their opponents. Adding on to this, their is no physical contact between the opponents
Explain how direct aggression can be used in a sport of your choice
In boxing the performer uses direct aggression as they are making physical contact with their opponent to gain points and progress through competitions.
Explain the characteristics of an introvert personality.
Introverts are usually shy, nervous before competitions, perform better at a low arousal level, need to remain calm and focus during their sport and they prefer training sessions. An example sport is archery.
Justify why a dart performer would most likely have an introvert personality.
As introverts need to remain calm and focused during their sport. A darts needs to remain focused as they want to accurately hit a double bullseye.
Explain the characteristics of an extrovert personality.
Extroverts are usually competitive, hate training, play team sports, perform better at a high arousal and have a low concentration.
Justify why a football player would most likely have an extrovert personality.
As extroverts perform well at a high arousal level. Adding on to this, extroverts love competition, which we can see after they have scored a goal. Furthermore, football is a team sport, which is usually played more by extroverts.
Define arousal
An athletes state of physical and psychological readiness for performance.
Explain why a performer won’t play well if they are under aroused.
When a performer is under aroused they will lack effort, be bored and their performance will lack this means that they won’t be effective as they aren’t focused on winning.
Justify why optimum is an effective arousal level for performers.
optimum is an effective arousal level for performers as they will be focused, concentrated and their performance will be at it’s best.
Explain the characteristics of being over aroused
The performer will be nervous, their performance will start to decline and their skills won’t be performed correctly.
Deep breathing
Lowers heart rate and makes you feel calm.
Mental rehearsal
Imagining a feeling in the muscles when perfectly performing the skill.
Mental imagery
You imagine being somewhere or doing something that relaxes you.
