Competitive Pressure In Sports

Question 1

What does arousal mean

Answer 1

Arousal is a state of alertness that prepares the body for actionand anticipation. It involves both psychological activity (increased attention) and physiological activity (increased heart rate ,) . Arousal can be seen as a continuum, with two extremes at each side

Question 2

What’s the drive theory

Answer 2

Arousal performance is linear. Arousal increases so does performance. The more learned a skill is the more likely arousal will lead to a better performance

Question 3

What is the inverted u hypothesis

Answer 3

It was born out of limitations of drive theory. It stayed that performance levels will be at their highest at optimal arousal levels but when too low or too high performance will be lower

Question 4

What is the individual zones of optimal functioning theory

Answer 4

Expands on previous theories by arguing that everyone has different optimal levels of arousal and can remain in that zone of arousal for a period of time

Question 5

Effects of changes in arousal on sports performance

Answer 5

During heightened states of arousal the attentional field, which focuses attention and concentration becomes barrows. The more aroused you become the lower number of relevant cues you can concentrate on

Question 6

What is flow states

Answer 6

When you feel your muscles pumping ,you sense your breathing time flies but you don’t realise that you are taking part in the activity

Question 7

What is choking

Answer 7

Extreme form of nervousness(when golfer misses easy hole due to nerves)

Question 8

What is stress

Answer 8

Stress is a mental or emotional response of the body to any demand made on it

Question 9

What is distress

Answer 9

Distress is a bad form of stress. It is an extreme form of anxiety, nervousness and apprehension

Question 10

What is eustress

Answer 10

Good form of anxiety. Some athletes seek stressful situations to challenge themselves to the limit

Question 11

What is anxiety

Answer 11

Anxiety is a negative emotional state associated with feelings of nervousness, apprehension or worry

Question 12

What is trait anxiety

Answer 12

It is an aspect of personality and part of an individual’s pattern of behaviour. Someone with a high level of trait anxiety is likely to become worried in a variety of situations.

Question 13

What is state anxiety

Answer 13

Temporary ,eve changing mood which is an emotional response to any situation considered threatening

Question 14

Cognitive anxiety

Answer 14

Refers to negative thoughts , nervousness or worry experience in certain situations. Symptoms include concentration problems , fear and bad decision- making

Question 15

Somatic anxiety

Answer 15

Awareness and perception of physiological changes (increase in heart rate , sweating )

Question 16

What is behavioural anxiety

Answer 16

How nerves affect our behaviours

Question 17

What is competitive anxiety

Answer 17

Athletes feels tense and inadequate in response to a competitive situation

Question 18

Multidimensional anxiety theory

Answer 18

Suggests somatic and cognitive anxiety can affect performance in differen ways. Generally cognitive anxiety is thought to decrease performance , while somatic thought to enhance performance

Question 19

Reversal theory

Answer 19

Suggests that it is the perception of anxiety that can affect performance. If an athlete perceives the symptoms of anxiety as positive they are more likely to enhance performance

Question 20

What is one way symptoms of stress and anxiety can be effectively managed

Answer 20

Social support

Question 21

Source of stres and anxiety

Answer 21

Internal- not having enough sleep or being overly self-critical
External- include environment ,negative social interactions, major life events