Anxiety Flashcards
(8 cards)
what is Anxiety?
A negative aspect of stress characterised by irrational thinking, loss of concentration and fear of failure.
What is competitive trait?
A disposition to suffer nerves in most sporting situations Personality trait.
What is competitive state?
Anxiety experienced at a specific time during a competitive situation.
What is the somatic response?
Physiological responses e.g muscular tension, shaking, pacing, Poor co-ordination, sweating, increased heart rate.
What is the cognitive response?
Psychological responses e.g irrational thinking, worrying, confusion and loss of concentration.
What is the SCAT?
Sports competition anxiety test. A questionnaire used by sports psychologist to measure anxiety.
What is observation?
Measuring anxiety by watching
What are physiological measures?
Measuring physical response made by the body.
