stress management

Question 1

what is stress

Answer 1

a psychological state produced and perceived by physiological and psychological forced acting on our sense of well being

Question 2

causes of stress

Answer 2

-frustration
-climate
-competition
-conflict

Question 3

what is frustration

Answer 3

a feeling that a performer is prevented from reaching their goal
eg poor form

Question 4

what is climate

Answer 4

training in very hot or cold conditions that proves stressful

Question 5

competition

Answer 5

which may be a coach, team mates or opposition

Question 6

what 3 sections can stress be split into

Answer 6

stressors
stress response
stress experience

Question 7

what are stressors

Answer 7

the environmental changes that can induce stress response

Question 8

what is a stress response

Answer 8

the physiological changes that occur as a result of stress

Question 9

what is the stress experience

Answer 9

the way we perceive the situation

Question 10

when do stressors occur

Answer 10

when there is an imbalance between the person’s perception of the demand being made on them by the situation and the ability to meet the demand

Question 11

cognitive stress management techniques

Answer 11

thought processes of the performer

Question 12

cog: positive self talk

Answer 12

believe in ability to focus attention on the tas

Question 13

cog: negative thought stopping

Answer 13

Substituting any unhelpful thoughts with positive thoughts

Question 14

cog: rational thinking

Answer 14

Focusing inwardly and on a small number of stimuli, to elevate the situation

e.g. focus on the correct stance needed to achieve personal best in shot put

Question 15

cog: mental rehearsal

Answer 15

Picturing going through physical skills in the mind; creating a mental image of the skill, before performing

e.g. picturing hurdling technique before the race

Question 16

cog: imagery

Answer 16

Picturing yourself performing the skill successfully

e.g. picturing clearing the high jump bar for a new personal best.

Question 17

cog: goal setting

Answer 17

A focus for achievement. The target that an individual is trying to achieve

Question 18

cog: mindfulness

Answer 18

Focusing on the present moment and ignoring unwanted thoughts

e.g. focussing on the current heptathlon rather than one on the second day of competition

Question 19

somatic methods

Answer 19

managing stress using physical processes

Question 20

som: progressive muscular relaxation

Answer 20

All the main muscle groups are tensed then gradually released in turn.

Question 21

som: biofeedback

Answer 21

Using electronic instruments to measure the body’s physiological changes as arousal/anxiety increase. By monitoring these physiological changes the performer can control the effects and enter a calmer state.

Question 22

som: centering feedback

Answer 22

Drawing focus to the core of the body in a bid to reduce the effects of anxiety

Question 23

som: breathing control

Answer 23

Consciously controlling the rate and depth of breathing as a way of reducing muscle tension and the somatic effects of stress and anxiety.