Stress Management

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

A negative response of the body to a threat causing anxiety

Question 2

Eustress

Answer 2

A positive response of the body to a threat

Question 3

Cognitive

Answer 3

Psychological

Question 4

Somatic

Answer 4

Physiological

Question 5

Cognitive stress effects

Answer 5

Anxiety, fear, aggression

Question 6

Somatic effects

Answer 6

Sweating, shaking, feeling sick

Question 7

Stressor

Answer 7

The cause of stress

Question 8

Different reasons for stressors

Answer 8

Injury, important game, good opponents, rewards, fear of failure

Question 9

Ways to manage somatic stress:

Answer 9

Biofeedback, progressive muscle relaxation, centring, breathing control

Question 10

Biofeedback

Answer 10

Using a device to recognise the physical changes that happen under stress. This helps the performer to recognise when they are stressed and they can use techniques to calm down.

Question 11

Progressive muscle relaxation

Answer 11

Alternating between a period of muscle tension and relaxation.

Question 12

Centring

Answer 12

Breathing control whilst relaxing the chest and shoulders using controlled breaths. Slow breathing diverts attention away from the stressful situation.

Question 13

Breathing control

Answer 13

Controlling and concentration on the rate of depth of breathing allowing performer to relax and be less distracted

Question 14

Methods to manage cognitive stress

Answer 14

Thought stopping, positive self talk, imagery, visualisation, mental rehearsal