Definition of Arousal (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Definition of arousal
Definition of arousal
Physical & mental state of alertness/readiness
Definition of optimum arousal
Definition of optimum arousal
Point where best/optimal performance occurs
Two types of responses in arousal
Two types of responses in arousal
Psychological and physiological
Range of arousal levels
Range of arousal levels
Very low (tired/relaxed) to very high (excited/nervous)
Effect of low arousal
Effect of low arousal
Too relaxed, lack of focus/effort, poor performance
Effect of high arousal
Effect of high arousal
Overly anxious/tense, rushing or panicking
Key principle for arousal in sport
Key principle for arousal in sport
Finding the right level of arousal for the task
How optimal arousal varies
How optimal arousal varies
Varies depending on the activity/skill type
Arousal level for fine motor skills (e.g. golf putting)
Arousal level for fine motor skills (e.g. golf putting)
Lower arousal levels
Arousal level for gross motor skills (e.g. sprinting)
Arousal level for gross motor skills (e.g. sprinting)
Higher arousal levels
Why understand arousal in PE
Why understand arousal in PE
Manage emotions & physical state for best performance