Stress management techniques | Physical education | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which inverted-u graph has optimal arousal shaded?
If you can block out distractions from things such as the crowd, it will help you to ______ on the performance.

'focus' ✓
In which state of arousal are you most likely to experience stress and anxiety?

low arousal

optimal arousal

high arousal ✓

all states equally
What does the term 'mental' refer to in sports psychology?

physical and emotional processes

emotional and cognitive processes ✓

anatomical and cognitive processes

physical and anatomical processes
As arousal increases, how does it impact performance? Starting with low arousal, put the statements in order.

1

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The athlete experiences low levels of arousal, leading to underperformance.

2

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The athlete starts to experience an increase in arousal, improving performance.

3

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The athlete hits a point of optimal arousal, leading to the best performance.

4

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The athlete experiences too much arousal, leading to decreased performance.
What is a word meaning practice or repetition of a performance to prepare for the actual event?

'rehearsal' ✓

Exit quiz

Match the keywords and their definitions.

mental rehearsal

⇔

the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly ✓

visualisation

⇔

the performer imagining themselves in a calm, relaxing place ✓

deep breathing

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a performer exaggerating their breaths in and out ✓

positive self-talk

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developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance ✓
Positive self-talk will help to boost a performer's ...

'confidence' ✓
Which of these is not a benefit of mental rehearsal?

familiarisation with the skill

increased confidence

increased concentration

blocking out distractions

reducing focus ✓
Which two stress management techniques specifically focus on reducing anxiety?

mental rehearsal

visualisation ✓

positive self-talk

deep breathing ✓
______ involves imagining oneself performing the skill correctly or achieving the desired outcome.

'mental rehearsal' ✓
Which stage of learning should use stress management techniques to their benefit?

beginner

intermediate

expert

any stage ✓

none of them

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Key learning points

Mental preparation techniques help people improve their performance by beneficially managing their emotions.
Mental rehearsal involves imagining a successful performance to improve confidence and focus.
Positive self-talk is a method of thinking positively about an upcoming performance and your ability to be successful.
Visualisation and deep breathing are stress management techniques used to lower anxiety and arousal levels.

Common misconception

Mental preparation is just for elite athletes.

Students should understand that everyone can benefit from mental preparation techniques and that performers in many fields of work practice them. They too could benefit in their own pursuits.

Keywords

Mental rehearsal - relaxation technique which involves the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly or imagining positive outcomes before attempting it
Visualisation - a relaxation technique to control mental thoughts which involves the performer imagining themselves in a calm, relaxing place
Deep breathing - relaxation technique which involves a performer exaggerating their breaths in and out
Positive self-talk - developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance