Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Learned Helplessness, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Biofeedback

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Bob Larose

Document Summary

Assess the degree of the personality trait of anxiety. Assess the degree of stress before, during and after an event (state anxiety) Asses the overall effect of anxiety during a competition. No difference in trait or state anxiety levels between: participants and non-participants, most skilled vs. least skilled competitors. State anxiety gradually decreases with age and experience. High trait anxious individuals experience higher feelings of state anxiety prior to, during and after competitions. Importance of the event or segments of it: uncertainty of outcome or life events, personal, trait anxiety, self-esteem, social physique evaluation anxiety. Withhold effort or involvement so don"t have to live up to levels attained in previous best performance. Anxiety results in a negative cycle or spiral (more anxious, more detriment to performance; poorer performance, more anxiety) Must break the cycle and control arousal (stress and anxiety) Players and coaches must learn various techniques to help them cope with the anxiety that arises from competition.