Definition of Arousal (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is arousal in sport?
What is arousal in sport?
A state of physical & mental alertness
What is optimum arousal?
What is optimum arousal?
The point when best performance occurs
Arousal can range from which two extremes?
Arousal can range from which two extremes?
Deep sleep to intense excitement
What type of responses does arousal involve?
What type of responses does arousal involve?
Psychological & physiological
What might happen to your heart before taking a penalty in football?
What might happen to your heart before taking a penalty in football?
Start beating faster
What can low arousal lead to?
What can low arousal lead to?
Lack of focus or effort
What negative effect can high arousal cause?
What negative effect can high arousal cause?
Overly anxious or tense feelings
What arousal level do fine motor skills like putting in golf require?
What arousal level do fine motor skills like putting in golf require?
Lower arousal levels
What arousal level benefits gross motor skills like sprinting?
What arousal level benefits gross motor skills like sprinting?
Higher arousal levels
Why is understanding arousal important in PE?
Why is understanding arousal important in PE?
To manage emotions & physical state