PE-(GCSE) Spring Term (Yr.10)

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define arousal
a physical and mental state of alertness/ excitement varying from the deep sleep to intense excitement
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what are the two continuas to do with arousal ?
deep sleep/intense excitement
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what are the physical and mental affects of arousal on a performer ?
physically- may experience an increase in heart rate and they might start sweat, mentally- they would become more excited and alert
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what happens as arousal increases ?
so does the performance
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what happens if the arousal increases beyond the optimal level ?
the performance will decrease
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what is the optimal level of arousal ?
the perfect amount of arousal needed to perform a skill at the best level
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what type of arousal do skills which require concentration precision and fine movements need ?
low optimum level of arousal
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what type of arousal do skills which require strength, power and gross movements need ?
high optimum levels of arousal
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how do you control your levels of arousal ?
by taking deep breaths, mental rehearsals and positive self talk
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why do you need to control your arousal levels ?
so that your performance is the best that it can be as the incorrect levels can lead to mistakes being made
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how does deep breathing control arousal levels ?
its a physical technique which evolves exaggerating their breaths in and out to calm nerves and focus the mind
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how do mental rehearsals control arousal levels ?
happens in the mind which is where the performer mentally pictures themselves performing the skill perfectly before performing it
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how does positive self talk control arousal levels ?
its a mental technique where the performer talks to themselves in their head to fill them with positivity
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what is aggression ?
deliberate intent to harm or injury others by applying excessive force
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what is direct aggression ?
aggression aimed at other players or participants and involves physical contact
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what does direct aggression improve ?
the performance when the aggression is allowed in the sport within the rules
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what is indirect aggression ?
aggression which does not involve physical contact so is taken out on an object
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why is indirect aggression important ?
because it can cause a player mental harm such as lack of confidence and worry
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what are the causes of aggression ?
loosing, pain, embarrassment, unfair officiating, home or away fixture
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what are the two personality types ?
introvert and extrovert
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what is an introvert in sport ?
they dont need high levels of arousal to perform well, tend to be quiet, self motivated and normally play individual sports
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what is an extrovert in sport ?
they need high levels of arousal, lack concentration, enjoy interaction with others, they're sociable, tend to play team sports with a fast pace
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what factors determine an individuals personality type ?
how much arousal they need for optimal performance, weather they need other players to motivate them or not
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define motivation
the drive to succeed or the desire to achieve something
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what is intrinsic motivation ?
this drive that comes from within the performer, the reward is a feeling of pride or self-satisfaction eg, marathon runners
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too vague

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