Mental Preparation for Performance (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Arousal definition
Arousal definition
Physical & mental state of alertness/readiness
Optimum arousal
Optimum arousal
Point at which best/optimal performance occurs
Two response types in arousal
Two response types in arousal
Psychological and physiological
Range of arousal levels
Range of arousal levels
Deep sleep to intense excitement (very low to very high)
Effect of low arousal on performance
Effect of low arousal on performance
Too relaxed, lack of focus/effort, harms performance
Effect of high arousal on performance
Effect of high arousal on performance
Overly anxious/tense, causes rushing or panic
Optimal arousal variation
Optimal arousal variation
Varies depending on the activity
Arousal level for fine motor skills
Arousal level for fine motor skills
Lower arousal levels
Example of fine motor skill
Example of fine motor skill
Putting in golf
Arousal level for gross motor skills
Arousal level for gross motor skills
Higher arousal levels
Example of gross motor skill
Example of gross motor skill
Sprinting