SCAMS - Arousal Regulation

Question 1

what can arousal cause

Answer 1

• increase in muscle tension
• narrowing of attentional focus

Question 2

how do arousal levels impact an athlete’s performance

Answer 2

Optimal arousal = optimal performance

Under aroused = lack of intensity

Over aroused = errors from focusing on wrong cues

Question 3

what is the inverted U hypothesis

Answer 3

At low arousal levels performance will be below its best and as arousal increases so do performance, till it reaches an optimal point

Question 4

what are four factors which influence the inverted U hypothesis

Answer 4

1. complexity of the task
2. Skill of the performer
3. Nature of activity
4. Individuals differences

Question 5

how to cope with arousal

Answer 5

1. identify the optimal arousal levels required for best performance
2. recognize the effect of personal and situational factors
3. recognize signs of increased arousal
4. adjust caching to individual athletes
5. develop confidence in performance

Question 6

Four factors to reduce arousal

Answer 6

1. Progressive muscle relaxation
2. Centered breathing
3. reading your body
4. biofeedback

Question 7

Five factors to increase arousal

Answer 7

2. Pre-comp workout
3. Increasing breathing rate
4. Imagery
5. Goal Setting
6. Self-talk