fatigue and stress

Question 1

What can happen to a person when they suffer from fatigue?

Answer 1

• their body, or parts of their body, may not be able to carry on with what they are doing due to local muscular fatigue
• concentration levels will decrease and they will be more likely to make mistakes
• skill levels decrease as speed and strength decrease
• if the person is unable to have some form of rest, they will be forced to stop

Question 2

What can happen if a fatigued person carries on with what they are doing?

Answer 2

It can result in injury, as it is a dangerous condition to be in

Question 3

Why can carrying on while being fatigued often result in injury?

Answer 3

This is because techniques will not be performed as well

Question 4

Why are substitutions allowed in many major sports?

Answer 4

So that coaches and managers are able to replace players when they see signs of fatigue becoming apparent

Question 5

What is stress?

Answer 5

Stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response

Question 6

What can happen when a person becomes stressed in s sporting situation?

Answer 6

• excitement or suspense can lead to tension
• anxiety can make a person feel uneasy and apprehensive both before and during performance
• nervousness can add to a person’s tension levels
• motivation will almost certainly decrease

Question 7

What effect can tension have on a person before taking part in an activity?

Answer 7

If this is experienced it can result in tightness in the muscles, which could then have a physical effect

Question 8

What happens to a person’s performance if they become over anxious?

Answer 8

They will be more likely to make mistakes. However most performers consider some level of anxiety to be necessary to help them to focus and prepare

Question 9

How can nervousness affect a players performance?

Answer 9

It can make them feel more tense and even agitated to the point where it can have a physical effect, such as shaking or feeling sick, on the individual

Question 10

Which participants are likely to achieve less as performers?

Answer 10

Those who become bored easily or who find aspects of either practicing or performing tedious

Question 11

What is fatigue?

Answer 11

Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness brought on by extreme exertion, and it can result in temporary loss of strength and energy