Stress

Question 1

Definition of stress

Answer 1

-Stress is the perception of an inability to cope with demands

Question 2

Causes of stress

Answer 2

-Importance of winning e.g for financial incentives
-Crowds
-Pressure from peers or coaches
-Fear of getting hurt
-Competition
-Frustration

Question 3

Cognitive stress management techniques

Answer 3

-Positive self talk- telling yourself that you can do it
-Imagery- Picturing a calm environment like a beach in your head
-Negative thought stopping- when you begin to worry, stop the negative thought by saying no in your head
-Mental rehearsal- Imagine yourself performing the skill successfully in your head
-Mindfulness- Use mediation to keep calm

Question 4

Somatic stress management techniques

Answer 4

-Breathing techniques such as box breathing to use before performing the skill
-Progressive muscular relaxation- tensing and relaxing muscles individually from feet to head
-Biofeedback- using technology such as heart rate monitors to recognise when you are becoming too anxious