Optimum level of arousal The level of arousal required for different sports significantly varies along with how athletes get themselves to this mental state. Think of Usain Bolt as he embraces the crowd and jokes about on the start line and the New Zealand rugby team as they perform the Hakka. If you took this high level of arousal to another sport such as the gymnastics beam or rifle shooting you can see the problems that this will cause to the performer where a calm mind, relaxed muscles and steady breathing are required. Think of the catastrophic effect of over arousal. German diver, London Olympics England football team and penalties Dropping the baton RED ALERT Watch the Cracks appear!!!!! Errors due to nerves getting the better of you. Lack of drive to succeed Blame culture rather than reflect on self Dwell on the past and errors rather than the future Anger (Focus on mistakes) Impossible to goal set Anxiety dominates play (observed in mannerisms and body language) Concentration deteriorates Fatigue (Negative thoughts) Psychological barriers (Roger Bannister Example)
Optimum level of arousal The level of arousal required for different sports significantly varies along with how athletes get themselves to this mental state. Think of Usain Bolt as he embraces the crowd and jokes about on the start line and the New Zealand rugby team as they perform the Hakka. If you took this high level of arousal to another sport such as the gymnastics beam or rifle shooting you can see the problems that this will cause to the performer where a calm mind, relaxed muscles and steady breathing are required. Think of the catastrophic effect of over arousal. German diver, London Olympics England football team and penalties Dropping the baton RED ALERT Watch the Cracks appear!!!!! Errors due to nerves getting the better of you. Lack of drive to succeed Blame culture rather than reflect on self Dwell on the past and errors rather than the future Anger (Focus on mistakes) Impossible to goal set Anxiety dominates play (observed in mannerisms and body language) Concentration deteriorates Fatigue (Negative thoughts) Psychological barriers (Roger Bannister Example)
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