Stress

Question 1

What is stress

Answer 1

A negative response of the body to a threat, causing anxiety

Question 2

What is eustress

Answer 2

A positive response of the body to a threat

Question 3

Name a sporting example where stress may occur

Answer 3

Start of a cup final
Before a 100m sprint at the olympics

Question 4

Name a sporting example where eustress may occur

Answer 4

3-1 up just before the final whistle in football
Skydiving

Question 5

What is a stressor

Answer 5

The cause of stress

Question 6

What are some stressors that can become apparent in sport?

Answer 6

Injury
Important game
Playing against very good opponents
Playing for reward
Fear of failure due to pressure

Question 7

What are the 2 types of stress

Answer 7

Somatic
Cognitive

Question 8

What can cognitive stress lead to?

Answer 8

Attention narrowing

Question 9

What are some examples of somatic stress?

Answer 9

Increase heart rate
Increase sweat
Nausea
MUSCLE TENSION

Question 10

What methods can be used to deal with stress?

Answer 10

Stress management techniques

Question 11

What are the cognitive stress management technqiues?

Answer 11

Thought stopping
Positive self talk
Imagery
Visualisation
Mental rehearsal
Attentional control and cue utilisation

Question 12

What are the somatic stress management techniques?

Answer 12

Biofeedback
Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR)
Centring

Question 13

For SMTs to be effective, what 3 things must they be and do?

Answer 13

Must be practised and learned
Occupies mind with alternate thoughts
Takes attention away from stressor