Controlling Arousal for Performance in Sport (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

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Controlling Arousal for Performance in Sport
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Mental rehearsal definition

Mentally practising a skill before physically doing it

Who uses mental rehearsal?

Elite performers

Two benefits of mental rehearsal

Clarifies skill & improves confidence

Mental rehearsal example: bobsleigh

Driver visualises route down track before race

How to use visualisation for success?

Visualise yourself playing with successful outcome

Visualisation to reduce anxiety

Visualise yourself in stress-free environment

When to use deep breathing

When over aroused

Deep breathing technique

Concentrate on taking long deep breaths

Deep breathing benefit

Reduces arousal and anxiety

Effect of negative thoughts

Harms performance

Positive self-talk method

Say encouraging things to yourself

Example of positive self-talk

Come on you can do this

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