Exercise Physiology UNIT 3

Question 2

what is the definition of stress?

Answer 2

the state of tension in an individual

Question 3

what are responses to stress?

Answer 3

muscle tension
increased heart rate
increased breathing rate
loos of concentration
loss of self confidence

Question 4

what is the definition of motivation?

Answer 4

the drive/desire to succeed or get better at something

Question 5

what is the definition of concentration?

Answer 5

the ability to focus on the required task by concentrating on relevant cues and blocking out irrelevant ones

Question 6

what is the definition of self-confidence?

Answer 6

the belief that you can successfully perform the required task

Question 7

what is the definition of arousal levels?

Answer 7

the amount of mental energy and athlete has. related to the emotional levels and control

Question 8

what is the definition of self-talk?

Answer 8

positive words to yourself before and during the exam

Question 9

what is the definition of relaxation?

Answer 9

reducing stress/anxiety/tension/arousal before during and after a game

Question 10

what are methods to relax?

Answer 10

progressive muscle relaxation
breathing techniques
listening to soothing music
self hypnosis
massages

Question 11

what is performance routines?

Answer 11

a systematic or regular practiced routine

Question 12

what is the definition of imagery ?

Answer 12

visualising how a performance may take place

Question 13

how are goals set?

Answer 13

using smarter goals

Question 14

what are long term goals?

Answer 14

set for the completion of a phase such as a year

Question 15

what are short term goals?

Answer 15

are those used to build on and achieve long term goal such as weekly training schedule

Question 16

what is group cohesion?

Answer 16

how much a team has bounded and demonstrates collective cooperation two types of cohesion

Question 17

what is social cohesion?

Answer 17

how well the group members get on at a personal level

Question 18

what is task cohesion?

Answer 18

how well group members work together to achieve common goals and objectives

Question 19

what are the 4 factors of carron model?

Answer 19

P-ersonal
E-nviromental
L-eadership
T-eam

Question 20

what is the definition enviromental factors?

Answer 20

forces that hold the group together

Question 21

what are the enviromental factors?

Answer 21

contracts
age and size of groups
location
group expectation

Question 22

what is the definition if personal factors?

Answer 22

Individual characteristics of group members

Question 23

what are the personal factors?

Answer 23

the individual characteristics of a group member

Question 24

what is the definition of leadership factors?

Answer 24

the style of leadership and the relationships developed

Question 25

what are the leadership factors?

Answer 25

leadership style and behaviour
roles within the team
setting group goals
encouraging group identity
clear communication

Question 26

what is the definition of team factors?

Answer 26

relates to the characteristic of the group

Question 27

what are the team factors?

Answer 27

team stability team identity group success team ability easier to build a team in a successive environment

Question 28

how is group cohesion improved?

Answer 28

team building team pride and identity resolve conflict quickly roles of each player explained by the coach have clear goals team norms people feel valued

Question 29

how is group cohesiveness measured?

Answer 29

Questionnaire and sociograms

Question 30

what is a sociogram?

Answer 30

players asked who they like respect see as leaders who they dont get on with ect and those links are represented as a diagram

Question 31

what is social loafing?

Answer 31

effort and motivation of an individual athlete reducing as a result of the larger size of team

Question 32

why does social loafing occur?

Answer 32

players believe others are not working as hard players feel their contribution isnt valued small responsibility lack of mental toughness non cohesive group bigger group size

Question 33

what is the impact of social loafing?

Answer 33

Individual performance isnt optimal other have to pick up slack reduces group cohesion

Question 34

what can reduce social loafing ?

Answer 34

have individual responsibilities establish ground rules of expectations encourage group loyalty highlight achievements coach has regular discussions with players