Stress Management

Question 1

What is stress?

Answer 1

The feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure

Question 2

What does stress cause?

Answer 2

The release of noradrenaline

Question 3

What does noradrenaline cause?

Answer 3

An increase in heart rate and blood pressure to provide extra energy and more oxygen

Question 4

What happens when stress is too intense or lasts a long time?

Answer 4

Hormones are released over a long period of time causing an increased risk of health issues like strokes or a heart attack

Question 5

What is a stressor?

Answer 5

The environmental changes that can induce a stress response

Question 6

What is a stress response?

Answer 6

The physiological changes that occur as a result of stress

Question 7

What is a stress experience?

Answer 7

The way we perceive a situation, differing person to person

Question 8

When does stress occur?

Answer 8

When there is an imbalance between perception and the demand placed on ability/performance

Question 9

What are the stressors in sport?

Answer 9

Competition
Conflict
Frustration
Climate
Feeling of physical hurt

Question 10

What is somatic stress management?

Answer 10

Reducing stress/anxiety by relaxation exercises

Question 11

What is progressive muscular relaxation?

Answer 11

It was developed by Jacobsen in 1932 and is the process of becoming aware of tension and then letting go

Question 12

What is biofeedback?

Answer 12

Learning to identify when they are stressed by different physiological responses (HR increase, BF increase, increase in muscular tension)

Question 13

What is the centring technique?

Answer 13

It can be used for somatic and cognitive responses and is where the mind focuses on the centre of the body rather than elsewhere

Question 14

What is breathing control?

Answer 14

Controlled breathing by slow/deep breaths. Oxygen comes into the body in a slow/relaxed way, reducing heart rate

Question 15

What is cognitive stress management?

Answer 15

Reducing anxiety and stress with a focus on psychological side rather than physiological side

Question 16

What is positive thinking/self-talk?

Answer 16

Athletes motivate themselves and control stress caused by self-doubt
Positive thinking= thinking about obtaining success and prospect of winning
Self-talk= Positive about past performance and future strategies

Question 17

What is negative-thought stopping?

Answer 17

Aiming instructions at yourself to stop negativity

Question 18

What is rational thinking?

Answer 18

Challenging negative thoughts by looking at logical and real aspects of situation

Question 19

What is mental rehearsal?

Answer 19

Mentally rehearsing a performance to give a mental image, improving the confidence of performing a new skill and so reducing stress and anxiety

Question 20

What is external imagery?

Answer 20

Picturing yourself outside of your body

Question 21

What is internal imagery?

Answer 21

Seeing yourself within your body

Question 22

Why is internal imagery more effective than external imagery?

Answer 22

• Short and regular
• Clear goal

Question 23

What is goal setting in cognitive stress management?

Answer 23

Short term goals are used to reduce stress and anxiety through a sense of achievement

Question 24

What is mindfulness?

Answer 24

Focussing on the present moment, involving meditation and ability to control stress/anxiety