Stress

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

A physiological response occurring in a situation where people perceive threats to their well-being, which they may be unable to handle

Question 2

Distress

Answer 2

-Bad form of stress
-Feeling anxiety, nerves, or apprehension
-leads to increased arousal

Question 3

Eustress

Answer 3

-Good form of stress
-Some athletes seek out stressful situations, as it makes them feel fulfilled when they push themselves
-Helps athletes increase their skill level and focus

Question 4

Effects of stress on the body

Answer 4

-Your hypothalamus reacts by stimulating hormones e.g adrenaline
-This increases HR and increases oxygen supply to muscles

Question 5

How effects of stress link to sports

Answer 5

-Environment-big crowd
-Response-heart rate increases
-How we perceive it- distress or eustress