emotion pt 3 Flashcards
Emotional Resilience in Athletes: def
how to build it and Impact
Definition:Emotional resilience is the ability to recover from emotional challenges.
Building Resilience:Exposure to challenging situations and learning from setbacks.
Impact on Performance:Resilient athletes maintain focus and confidence after setbacks.
Emotional Challenges in High-Stakes Competition: pressure to perform how can it affect athletes?
Pressure to Perform:High expectations can intensify emotions like anxiety and excitement.
Managing Competitive Stress:Techniques such as focus exercises, self-talk, and breathing help manage stress.
Emotion and sport retirement: what is the emotional transition and identity purpose?
Emotional Transition:Retirement often brings feelings of loss, relief, and uncertainty.
Identity and Purpose:Many athletes struggle with finding a new sense of purpose post-retirement.
What are the types of anxiety?
State Anxiety:Temporary anxiety that arises in response to specific situations.
Trait Anxiety:A general tendency to experience anxiety across different situations.
Somatic vs. Cognitive Anxiety:Physical symptoms vs. thought-based worry.
what is the inverted U hypothesis model of anxiety?
Inverted-U Hypothesis: Optimal performance occurs at moderate anxiety levels.
what is the catastrophe theory?
Catastrophe Theory: Performance declines sharply once anxiety surpasses a critical threshold.
what is the IZOF model?
IZOF Model (Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning): Each athlete has a unique optimal anxiety level for performance.
athletes coping strategies for anxiety what are they?
Active Coping: Taking direct action to address the source of anxiety.
Avoidance Coping: Distracting oneself or avoiding anxiety-provoking situations.
Adaptive vs. Maladaptive Coping: Adaptive strategies reduce anxiety effectively, while maladaptive strategies may worsen it.
Relaxation techniques for anxiety what are they?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR):Reduces physical tension by relaxing muscles.
Deep Breathing Exercises:Helps control physiological symptoms of anxiety.
Mindfulness and Meditation:Enhances focus and emotional regulation.
