Controlling Arousal for Performance in Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does mental rehearsal involve?
What does mental rehearsal involve?
Mentally practising a skill before doing it
Who typically uses mental rehearsal techniques?
Who typically uses mental rehearsal techniques?
Elite performers
What are the benefits of mental rehearsal?
What are the benefits of mental rehearsal?
Clarifies the skill & improves confidence
When might a performer use mental rehearsal during warm-up?
When might a performer use mental rehearsal during warm-up?
To prepare mentally & physically
How might a bobsleigh driver use mental rehearsal?
How might a bobsleigh driver use mental rehearsal?
Visualise the route before the race
What are the two ways visualisation can be used?
What are the two ways visualisation can be used?
Successful outcome or stress-free environment
Why might an archer visualise a stress-free environment?
Why might an archer visualise a stress-free environment?
To reduce anxiety before shooting
What happens to breathing when a performer is over aroused?
What happens to breathing when a performer is over aroused?
It becomes shallow
What should a performer concentrate on during deep breathing?
What should a performer concentrate on during deep breathing?
Long deep breaths
How does deep breathing help a performer?
How does deep breathing help a performer?
Reduces arousal
What is the purpose of positive self-talk?
What is the purpose of positive self-talk?
To prevent negative thoughts affecting play
Which is an example of positive self-talk?
Which is an example of positive self-talk?
'Come on you can do this'