Unit 19: LO3 Recap

1. this term is given when athletes fail to execute skills that they can otherwise perform well in non-pressure situations
6. within the inverted u theory, medium arousal levels where performance peaks is classed as...
7. this cause of stress and anxiety refers to pressure to meet high standards from coaches and fans
13. athletes may get this in their muscles if they are stressed or anxious
15. the level of activation and alertness experienced by a performer
16. the bad form of stress arises when athletes perceive a situation as overwhelming or threatening
19. this theory suggests that when arousal is extremely high, a sudden and severe drop in performance can occur
21. this cause of stress and anxiety in sport refers to competition between opponents e.g. Liverpool vs Everton
22. this method to control anxiety involves athletes picturing themselves in an environment and performing a specific activity using all of their senses
25. a mental block in darts caused by stress and anxiety leading to difficulty in releasing the dart
26. the negative consequence of experiencing stress - characterised by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension about future events

2. coaches may set these for athletes to help control their anxiety
3. this theory suggests that as arousal increases, so does performance
4. within the inverted u theory, low levels of arousal are classed as...
5. the way in which the brain and body respond to demands, especially those that make us feel threatened or pressure
8. this is another term for psychological anxiety such as worrying about failing
9. this is another term for physiological anxiety such as sweating
10. this theory suggests performance improves with arousal up to a threshold, beyond which it declines
11. this symptom of stress and anxiety refers to extreme tiredness that impacts performance
12. this cause of stress and anxiety refers to physical setbacks that impact performance
14. the positive form of stress when athletes perceive a situation as exciting, motivating, and within their coping abilities
17. this may be disrupted for an athlete if they are stressed or anxious, affecting their recovery and performance
18. this form of anxiety is where an individual will have a natural tendency to be anxious in all sporting situations
20. this hormone is relevant in the fight or flight response and can motivate us to act quickly
23. within the inverted u theory, high levels of arousal where performance deteriorates is classed as...
24. this form of anxiety is where an individual is only anxious in specific sporting situations, when under lots of pressure