assessment 2 Flashcards
describe the relationship between arousal and performance as shown in the inverted u theory
if a person has to low or high of an arousal level their performance will not be at the highest level it can be. if a person has optimal arousal their performance will be the highest it can be
what sports have high arousal
rugby, american football, boxing
which sports have low arousal
darts, snooker, archery
name 2 stress management and techniques and explain how they could be used to control arousal
deep breathing before going up - relaxing - focuses concentration - lowers heart rate
positive self talk - can increase arousal/self esteem
visualisation - imagine lifting weights successfully
what is it meant by the term aggression in sport
acting with intent to injure someone, acting forcefully within the rules to achieve ur aim
explain how direct aggression may be used to improve performance
in boxing if you have the intent of hitting someone you probably will increasing your chance of winning in the match
explain how indirect aggression may be used to improve performance
in tennis a fast/hard shot may improve chances of opponent not being able to return the serve -> win the point
what is it meant by the term motivation
motivation is the drive to succeed or the desire to achieve something
explain how motivation can be used to improve performance in a physical activity
focuses the performer or improves concentration
allows the performer to perform more accurately
what is intrinsic motivation
the drive that comes from within the performer, performer is driven to achieve something for the feeling it brings them,achieving ur goal results in a feeling of pride self satisfaction or general achievement
what is extrinsic motivation
the drive that comes from striving to achieve a reward, external reward provided by an outside source of a person
what are the two types of extrinsic reward
tangible rewards - things u can touch like money,trophies and medals
intangible rewards - applause
is intrinsic or extrinsic motivation better
intrinsic
intrinsic is believed to be stronger/better
describe how indirect aggression may be used to improve performance
In badminton a performer may use indirect aggression on the shuttlecock, smashing it very hard at the floor to end the rally and to win the point.
what sports do introverts prefer and what do those sports require
prefer individual sports which require low arousal levels and fine skills which need precision and concentration
