Stress management Flashcards
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define stress
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a trigger that can cause increased arousal or anxiety
2
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causes of stress
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frustration, challenge, competition, conflict
3
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frustration
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a feeling that a performer is prevented from reaching their goal e.g. by poor form
4
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challenge
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Meeting a challenge which the performer cannot cope with e.g. taking or saving a penalty in football
5
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competition
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particularly if the outcome is important e.g. World Cup Final
6
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conflict
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which may be with a coach, team mates or opposition e.g. Falling out with opposition in a previous game/team rivalry
7
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the concept of stressors
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- stressor: environmental changes inducing a response
- response: physiological changes that occur
- experience: the way we perceive the situation
8
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cognitive stress management techniques
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- positive thinking and self talk
- negative thought stopping
- rational thinking
- mental rehearsal
- imagery
- goal setting
- mindfulness
(see book for explanations)
9
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somatic stress management techniques
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- progressive muscular relaxation
- biofeedback
- centring technique
- breathing control
(see book for explanations)
10
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affects of stress on performance
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- thinking you’ll lose so having a poor attitude
- want it so badly, become tense, make simple errors
- recognise games importance and worry you’re not good enough
- increased arousal and frustration leading to aggression
