Stress Management

Question 1

Stress

Answer 1

Perception of the inability to cope with the demands of a situation. Can be positive or negative

Question 2

Stressors

Answer 2

Environmental changes that can induce a stress response. Generally arises when there is an imbalance between demands of a task and an individuals perception of their ability to meet the demand

Question 3

Stress Response

Answer 3

The physiological changes that occur as a result of stress

Question 4

Stress experience

Answer 4

Way we perceive the situation

Question 5

Causes of stress in sport

Answer 5

Fear of failure or poor peformance, Knowing there is an audience, Age and experience level in sport

Question 6

Effect on performance

Answer 6

Already think they are gonna lose, thus go in with poor attitude, thus no will to win. (Fear of failure) Focuses on audience, thoughts of not being good enough. (Audience)

Question 7

Cognitive stress management techniques

Answer 7

Positive self-talk, Negative thought-stopping, Goal setting, mental rehearsal, rational thinking, imagery, mindfulness

Question 8

Somatic stress management techniques

Answer 8

Progressive Muscular Relaxation, Bio feedback, Relaxation, Centering, Breath control