Arousal & Stress
This theory explains the relationship between arousal and performance.
What is the Inverted U Theory?
This techniques focuses on steadying the nerves and lowering the heart rate.
What is controlled breathing?
This state involves complete absorption in a task.
What is flow state?
This type of cohesion relates to team goals and performance.
What is task cohesion?
This condition includes emotional and physical exhaustion.
What is burnout?
This level of arousal typically produces peak performance.
What is moderate arousal?
This technique involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups.
What is progressive muscle relaxation (PMR)?
Flow occurs when these two things are balanced.
What are skill and challenge?
This type of cohesion relates to relationships among teammates.
What is social cohesion?
These are all signs of burnout.
What are fatigue...lack of motivation...irritability...withdrawal?
This is a common symptom of over-arousal.
What is muscle tension...rapid heart rate...sweating...tightness?
This technique involves mentally rehearsing performance.
What is visualization?
These are all characteristics of flow.
What are focus...automatic response...time distortion?
This type of cohesion is most strongly linked to performance.
What is task cohesion?
What are rest...recovery...communication...support systems?
This type of stress is actually good stress.
What is eustress?
When an athlete is most likely to use relaxation techniques.
When is before high-pressure situations?
This is not present in flow state.
What is self-consciousness or overthinking?
This is an example of a negative informal team role.
What is social loafer...disrupter...negative influencer?
This is a major risk factor for burnout.
What is overtraining or excessive pressure?
This leads to tension, overthinking, and breakdown of coordination.
What is over-arousal?
Three explanations for how breathing improves performance.
What are lowering heart rate, reducing tension, and improving focus?
This is why an athlete cannot force flow.
What are conditions (challenge-skill balance)?
This is why a team can have strong friendships, but poor performance.
What is high social cohesion with low task cohesion-lack of focus on shared goals?
This is why burnout is more than just being tired.
What are emotional exhaustion...reduced accomplishment...loss of meaning?