Arousal

Question 1

Arousal

Answer 1

A physiological and psychological state of alertness or excitement

Question 2

What causes anticipatory rise

Answer 2

Adrenaline, causing blood flow and increase in energy levels

Question 3

Inverted U-Theory

Answer 3

If arousal levels are too high or too low for the sport you are playing it can have a negative impact on performance

Question 4

Levels of arousal for fine movements

Answer 4

Low arousal, for precise and accurate movements

Question 5

Levels of arousal for gross movements

Answer 5

High arousal, requires power and strength

Question 6

Methods of controlling arousal levels

Answer 6

Deep Breathing
Mental Rehearsal
Visualisation and Imagery
Positive Self Talk

Question 7

Deep breathing

Answer 7

somatic technique
increases oxygen to brain, limiting arousal

Question 8

Mental rehearsal

Answer 8

picturing yourself performing skills perfectly

Question 9

Visualisation and imagery

Answer 9

imagining positive outcome or relaxing experience to calm nerves

Question 10

Positive self talk

Answer 10

Cognitiv Technique
Reassuring and encouraging yourself positively