anxiety

Question 1

what is anxiety

Answer 1

Anxiety is the emotional state accompanied by feelings of worry, apprehension and nervousness.

Question 2

Cognitive

Answer 2

The mental symptoms that a performer feels.

Question 3

somatic

Answer 3

The physical symptoms of anxiety.

Question 4

causes of cognitive

Answer 4

Uncertainty / Overthinking
Fear of failure / Self-doubt
Pressure
Effect on self esteem
Fear of harm / injury
Frustration

Question 5

somatic due to

Answer 5

adrenaline

Question 6

symptoms of somatic

Answer 6

Increased Heart Rate
Increased Breathing Rate
Tensed Muscles
Sweating / Sweaty Palms

Question 7

3 methods of relaxation techniques

Answer 7

g mental rehearsal, visualisation and deep breathing

Question 8

How relaxation techniques help control arousal and anxiety levels…

Answer 8

By increasing our concentration levels.
By helping to control our breathing rate.
By reducing our heart rate.

Question 9

mental rehearsal

Answer 9

performer imagines themselves performing in a competitive environment using their body’s senses.
relaxes and concentrates them

Question 10

visualisation

Answer 10

a performer creates and uses a mental image of them performing a skill perfectly.
reduces nerves

Question 11

deep breathing

Answer 11

a performer deliberately takes slow and deep inhalations before slowly exhaling.
concentrates anf calms athlete