Happiness and Sadness

Question 1

Define ‘Happiness and Sadness’

Answer 1

Happiness and Sadness are both emotional states of mind ranging from feeling joyful to feeling sorrow

Question 2

Describe one positive effect of happiness on performance(1)

Answer 2

Optimistic point of view

Question 3

Describe another positive impact of happiness on performance(2)

Answer 3

Increased confidence in ability

Question 4

Describe a negative effect of sadness on performance(1)

Answer 4

Shift of focus, lack of concentration

Question 5

Describe a second negative impact of sadness on performance(1)

Answer 5

Don’t care about result of game, less effort put in

Question 6

Evaluate the impact of happiness on performance(2 marks)

Answer 6

<strong>Optimistic point of view</strong>
- See game with positive mindset
- Less variability within performance
- Have belief of capability
- Able to overcome adversities
<strong>Increased confidence in ability</strong>
- Confidence under pressure
- Don’t hold back
- More likely to perform well
- Feel relaxed and energized before games

Question 7

Explain the impact of sadness on performance(2 marks)

Answer 7

<strong>Don't Care about result of game</strong>
- No enthusiasm
- Don't put any effort in
- Not fulfilling role in game 
- Cannot be bothered
<strong>Shift of focus</strong>
- Not focused on performance
- Focused on past mistakes
- End up performing skills badly due to lack of concentration

Question 8

What is the method of data collection for happiness/sadness?

Answer 8

Coach Feedback

Question 9

Describe coach feedback(4 marks)

Answer 9

• Coach gives several pieces of information to athletes
• Multiple points during/before/after performance
• Positive and Negative Feedback
• Passes over relevant information
• External feedback(coach is not in the game)
• Concurrent = During performance
• Example:Group meetings, post match analysis

Question 10

State two advantages of coach feedback

Answer 10

Coaches are knowledgeable

Instantaneous feedback

Question 11

State two disadvantages of coach feedback

Answer 11

Not permanent/quantitative

Emotions due to game may cause tension

Question 12

What is the approach used to develop happiness/sadness?

Answer 12

Trigger Words/Anchor Words

Question 13

Describe trigger/anchor words(4 marks)

Answer 13

• Personal word/phrase that triggers the performer to go into their Ideal Performance State
• Personal to you
• Relevant to stage
• ‘Look up’ ‘Move on’
• Keeps an optimistic frame of mind
• Quietly repeat to self/team mates repeat it

Question 14

Give two advantages of controlled breathing

Answer 14

Physiological Advantages

Refocused

Question 15

Give two disadvantages of controlled breathing

Answer 15

Time consuming

Hard to complete in sport situations