Controlling Arousal for Performance in Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Mental rehearsal definition
Mental rehearsal definition
Mentally practising a skill before physically doing it
Type of performers using mental rehearsal
Type of performers using mental rehearsal
Elite performers
Two benefits of mental rehearsal
Two benefits of mental rehearsal
Clarifies skill & improves confidence
Mental rehearsal example in bobsleigh
Mental rehearsal example in bobsleigh
Driver visualises route down track before race
Visualisation for successful outcome
Visualisation for successful outcome
Visualising playing with a successful outcome
Visualisation to reduce anxiety
Visualisation to reduce anxiety
Visualise in stress-free environment to reduce anxiety
When deep breathing is used
When deep breathing is used
When over aroused
Breathing when over aroused
Breathing when over aroused
Becomes shallow
Deep breathing technique
Deep breathing technique
Long deep breaths
Purpose of positive self-talk
Purpose of positive self-talk
Prevents negative thoughts affecting performance
What positive self-talk involves
What positive self-talk involves
Saying encouraging things to yourself
Effect of negative thoughts
Effect of negative thoughts
Negative effect on performance
Examples of positive self-talk
Examples of positive self-talk
Come on you can do this, I can beat them, Be patient