Mental Preparation for Performance (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Arousal definition
Arousal definition
Physical & mental state of alertness/readiness
Arousal range
Arousal range
From deep sleep to intense excitement/alertness
Optimum arousal
Optimum arousal
Point where best/optimal performance occurs
Types of responses in arousal
Types of responses in arousal
Physiological and psychological
Low arousal effects
Low arousal effects
Too relaxed, lack of focus/effort, negative performance
High arousal effects
High arousal effects
Overly anxious/tense, rushing, panicking
Key to arousal performance
Key to arousal performance
Finding right level for the task
Optimal arousal variation
Optimal arousal variation
Varies depending on the activity
Fine motor skills arousal level
Fine motor skills arousal level
Lower arousal levels (e.g., putting in golf)
Gross motor skills arousal level
Gross motor skills arousal level
Higher arousal levels (e.g., sprinting)
Purpose of understanding arousal in PE
Purpose of understanding arousal in PE
Manage emotions & physical state for best performance
What does arousal affect?
What does arousal affect?
Athlete's performance