Lesson 19 Stress, Arousal, and Anxiety, Part 4

AROUSAL AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE

1)  Identify the optimal arousal level needed for best

     performance

2)  Recognize how personal/situational factors interact to

     influence arousal, anxiety, and performance

3)  Recognize the signs of increased arousal/anxiety

4)  Tailor coaching/instructional practices to individuals

5)  Develop confidence in performers to help them cope with

     stress/ anxiety

 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF INCREASED AROUSAL AND ANXIETY

To accurately detect an individual’s anxiety level, you must know the various signs and symptoms of increased stress and anxiety.

·   Cold, clammy hands

·   Need to urinate frequently

·   Profuse sweating

·   Negative self talk

·   Dazed look in the eyes

·   Increased muscle tension

·   Butterflies in the stomach

·   Feeling ill

·   Headaches

·   Cotton (dry) mouth

·   Constantly sick

·   Difficulty sleeping

·   Inability to concentrate

·   Consistently performing better in noncompetitive situations

REFERENCES

Weinberg, R. and Gould, D. (1995). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. 2ND ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.