Stress management techniques
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and use a range of stress management techniques.
Key learning points
- Mental preparation techniques help people improve their performance by beneficially managing their emotions.
- Mental rehearsal involves imagining a successful performance to improve confidence and focus.
- Positive self-talk is a method of thinking positively about an upcoming performance and your ability to be successful.
- Visualisation and deep breathing are stress management techniques used to lower anxiety and arousal levels.
Keywords
Mental rehearsal - a relaxation technique which involves the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly or imagining positive outcomes before attempting it
Visualisation - a relaxation technique to control mental thoughts which involves the performer imagining themselves in a calm, relaxing place
Deep breathing - a relaxation technique which involves a performer exaggerating their breaths in and out
Positive self-talk - developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance
Common misconception
Mental preparation is just for elite athletes.
Students should understand that everyone can benefit from mental preparation techniques and that performers in many fields of work practice them. They too could benefit in their own pursuits.
Teacher tip
This topic is often assessed for AO1 and AO2 together. Students must be comfortable with identifying a mental preparation technique (AO1) and then linking it to an impact on performance (AO2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which inverted-u graph has optimal arousal shaded?
Q2.If you can block out distractions from things such as the crowd, it will help you to on the performance.
Q3.In which state of arousal are you most likely to experience stress and anxiety?
Q4.What does the term 'mental' refer to in sports psychology?
Q5.As arousal increases, how does it impact performance? Starting with low arousal, put the statements in order.
Q6.What is a word meaning practice or repetition of a performance to prepare for the actual event?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords and their definitions.
the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly
the performer imagining themselves in a calm, relaxing place
a performer exaggerating their breaths in and out
developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance
Q2.Positive self-talk will help to boost a performer's ...
Q3.Which of these is not a benefit of mental rehearsal?
Q4.Which two stress management techniques specifically focus on reducing anxiety?
Q5. involves imagining oneself performing the skill correctly or achieving the desired outcome.
Q6.Which stage of learning should use stress management techniques to their benefit?
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