Stress management Flashcards
What is stress
Perception of the inability to cope
What can stress be associated with
Anxiety
What are the 2 categories stress can be split into
Cognitive (mental), somatic (physical)
What 3 sub divisions mainly make up stress
Stressors (environmental changes), stress response (physiological changes in response), stress experience (way we perceive the situation
What are 4 examples of cognitive stress
Negative thoughts, worry, self doubt, fear of failure
What are 4 examples of somatic stress
Sweaty palms, heart rate, dry mouth, nervous actions
What 6 factors affect responses to stress
Competition - worry about winning and opposition
Personality - type A are predisposed to stress
Age - young performers less likely to deal with stress
Conflict - other players or opposition
Frustration - frustration aggression theory
Climate - difficult environmental conditions
What are 4 cognitive stress management techniques
Positive self talk, negative thought stopping, mental rehearsal, mental imagery
What are 4 somatic stress management techniques
Relaxation, centring, breathing control, biofeedback
