SP - Definitions

Question 1

Arousal

Answer 1

The state of alertness and readiness of an individual to perform varying on a continuum of deep sleep to exteme excitement.

Question 2

Anxiety

Answer 2

A negative emotional state caused because a situation is threatening usually arising in sport as a result of the performers perception of the situation.

Question 3

Trait anxiety

Answer 3

A genetically inherited and stable trait which measures the potential to react with apprehesion.

Question 4

State anxiety

Answer 4

Anxiety felt in a particular situation or time made of cognitive and somatic anxiety linked to mood and alters moment to moment.

Question 5

Achievement motivation

Answer 5

An individuals drive to achieve success for its own sake.

Question 6

Stress

Answer 6

A pattern of negative physiological states and psychological responses occurring in situations where people perceive threats to their well-being.

Question 7

Eustress

Answer 7

A positive stress that gives a feeling of fulfilment and arousal increasing focus, attention and skill level.

Question 8

Distress

Answer 8

A negative stress that in extreme cases causes anxiety and apprehension tending to be detrimental to sporting performance.