Lesson 5. Arousal regulation

Question 1

What are signs of increased arousal?

Answer 1

Clammy hands, headache, dry mouth, negative self-talk

Question 2

Manipulation of the arousal level by…?

Answer 2

Self regulation by external manipulation (pep-talk, music)
Somatic techniques (Breathing exercises, meditation)
Cognitive techniques ( imagery, self-talk, pep-talk)

Question 3

In what kind of situation can an athlete use arousal-inducing techniques?

Answer 3

Mind wandering, heavy feeling in legs, lack of enthusiasm, lack of concern of how well you will perform

Question 4

What are individual techniques of arousal-inducing?

Answer 4

Use mood words and positive statements (come on)
Yelling and shouting
Listen to music
Use energizing images

Question 5

What are team strategies to induce arousal?

Answer 5

Pep talk
Goal setting
Media coverage or reports
Bulletin boards (prikborden)

Question 6

What does biofeedback measure?

Answer 6

Heart rate, muscle activity and skin temperature.

Question 7

True of false: Biofeedback helps us to become more aware of autonomic nervous system and subsequently control our actions. Also electronic monitoring devices detects ouw internal responses and gives us auditory and visual feedback.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

The matching hypothesis says that is it important that an anxiety management technique schould be matched to a particular anxiety problem. True of falzzzz?

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Give some examples of anecdotal tips for coping with stress.

Answer 9

• Smile when you feel the tension coming
• Have fun and enjoy the situation
• Set up stressfull situation in practise
• Slow down and take your time
• Stay focussed on the present