Sports Psychology Year 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of stress?
A
the psychological state produced by perceived physiological and psychological forces acting on our sense of well-being, linked to negative feelings
2
Q
What are the physical responses to stress?
A
- Hormones released e.g. adrenaline that trigger the fight or flight response
- Increased HR and BP
- Provides extra energy to increase the amount of O2 available to the muscles
- Can increase the risk of health problems e.g. HBP
- Increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes
- Negative effect on readiness to perform
3
Q
What are stressors?
A
environmental changes that can induce a stress response
4
Q
What is a stress response?
A
physiological changes that occur as a result of stress
5
Q
What is a stress experience?
A
the way we perceive a situation
6
Q
What causes stress?
A
- Competition = puts performers in an evaluative situation
- Conflict with others and themselves
- Frustration = by own inadequacies and external influences we have no control over
- Climate = very hot or very cold
- Fear of being hurt = injury or fatigue
