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Arousal definition

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The state of general preparedness of the body for action involving both physiological and psychological factors.

It is the level of inner drives, forces the athlete to strive to achieve. It needs to be controlled and at the right level depending on the task.

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Arousal symptoms

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Faster heart rate
Faster breathing rate
Sweating
Ability to focus and Concentrate
Response to danger.

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Reticular Activating System (RAS)

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It is the system within the brain which causes arousal, (info is sent to the the mind and body)

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Who has a higher level of intrinsic arousal:
Extroverts or Introverts

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Extroverts have a lower level of (internal) intrinsic arousal

Whereas introverts have a higher level of intrinsic arousal

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Do introverts seek high or low arousal situations?

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Low arousal situations

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Do extroverts seek high or low arousal situations?

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High arousal situations

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E.g. of a high arousal sports setting

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Hakka/scrum in Rugby

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Hulls drive theory graph looks like: And when was it made.

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A proportional linear relationship between arousal and performance.

The more a sports person was aroused the better their performance OR P= H X D.

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Inverted-U theory graph looks like:

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Performance improves with mental arousal (like excitement or alertness) up to an optimal point.

Beyond that point, too much arousal causes performance to drop.

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Catastrophe theory graph looks like:

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The theory, hypotheses that when arousal levels go too high, there can be a sudden, or a catastrophic drop in performance.

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Drive theory

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The higher the arousal level the higher the achievement/performance level. The more likely that a well learnt skill (dominant response) will be produced.

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Drive theory for an expert athlete: Does it work?

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As Arousal increases so does an increase in performance occurs.

It does work.

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Drive theory for an NOVICE athlete: Does it work?

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Doesn’t work as well because the dominant response will be produced and thus the performance will be full of incorrect techniques issues.

Results in worse performance.

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Problem with the Hull’s drive theory:

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Too vague and simplistic, doesn’t work for novices.

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A poor learned skill w/ hull drive theory

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Will give a performance full of mistakes/dominant skill is produced.

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A well learned skill w/ hull drive theory

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Will give a performance full of mistakes/dominant skill is produced.

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Example for a Drive theory:

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Basket ball free throws

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Inverted u theory

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Arousal increases up to an optimum point where past this performance will decline.

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The position of the optimum arousal depends on:

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The type pf activity:
GROSS/FINE
The skill level of the activity:
The skill of the performer
NOVICE/EXPERT
Personality of the athlete:
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT

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Gross skills have a ….. arousal

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High because require great muscular involvement

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Fine skills have a ….. arousal

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Low because require little muscular involvement

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The more skilful the performer the higher the optimum arousal

True/ False?

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TRUE

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The more extroverted the performer the higher the arousal likely to be for the optimum.

TRUE OR FALSE

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TRUE

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What is the impact of anxiety on performance?

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Anxiety affects arousal, which can lead to a complete loss of performance.

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What happens when arousal gets too high?
If arousal gets too high, performance decreases.
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What is the relationship between arousal and performance?
Performance increases as arousal increases, up to a certain point.
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What is Catastrophe Theory?
Catastrophe Theory explains how performance can suddenly drop when arousal exceeds an optimal level.
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Give an example of anxiety affecting performance in gymnastics.
The gymnast who completely messes up her routine in a national final.
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Give an example of anxiety affecting performance in golf.
The golfer who tries too hard and completely misses the fairway from his drive at the 18th hole.
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What is the importance of controlling arousal in performance?
Arousal needs to be carefully controlled for optimum performance.
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What is the range of arousal levels for Ted's best performance?
Ted's best performance takes place between a narrow range of low to high arousal levels.
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What does Ted need to do to achieve his optimum arousal level?
He needs to psych himself up the most to achieve the needed arousal level.
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At what level does Jon perform best?
Jon's best performance takes place at the highest level of arousal.
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Who has the highest level of arousal performance?
Sam's performance has the highest level of arousal.
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What theory relates to the relationship between arousal and performance?
The inverted U theory relates to arousal curves in performance.
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What is the importance of controlling arousal in performance?
Arousal needs to be carefully controlled for optimum performance.
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What is the range of arousal levels for Ted's best performance?
Ted's best performance takes place between a narrow range of low to high arousal levels.
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What does Ted need to do to achieve his optimum arousal level?
He needs to psych himself up the most to achieve the needed arousal level.
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At what level does Jon perform best?
Jon's best performance takes place at the highest level of arousal.
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Who has the highest level of arousal performance?
Sam's performance has the highest level of arousal.
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What theory relates to the relationship between arousal and performance?
The inverted U theory relates to arousal curves in performance.
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What are the types of information processing?
Strength or endurance, fine or gross, simple or complex.
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What factors depend on information processing?
Personalities and circumstances.
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Who can control information processing?
Successful performers.
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What is the concept of Optimum Arousal?
Optimum Arousal is a key concept in sport psychology.
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What happens to performance as arousal levels increase?
Performance can tolerate bigger arousal levels before it falls.
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What is the optimal arousal zone for performance?
There is a broader optimal arousal zone.
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What type of tasks require a bigger margin for error?
Simple or gross tasks, such as large basic movements, strength, or endurance tasks.
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What is the relationship between arousal and performance for complex tasks?
For complex or skillfully difficult tasks, a narrow band of arousal is best.
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What type of tasks require very low arousal?
Some tasks, particularly those requiring calmness, may need very low arousal.
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What can high arousal interfere with?
High arousal can interfere with task or information processing tasks.
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What characterizes fine tasks?
Fine tasks are delicate and highly controlled.
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What theory explains the relationship between arousal and performance?
The inverted U theory explains task differences in arousal and performance.
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What is the date mentioned?
Monday, 08 September 2025
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What does 'low arousal' refer to?
A state of calmness or relaxation.
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What does 'high arousal' refer to?
A state of heightened alertness or excitement.
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What is 'catastrophe theory'?
A theory that describes how small changes can lead to significant consequences.
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What is meant by 'optimal arousal'?
A balanced state of arousal that leads to peak performance.
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What is the relationship between arousal and performance?
Performance improves with moderate arousal but declines with too low or too high arousal.
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What is the date mentioned?
Monday, 08 September 2025
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What does 'low arousal' refer to?
A state of calmness or relaxation.
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What does 'high arousal' refer to?
A state of heightened alertness or excitement.
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What is 'catastrophe theory'?
A theory that describes how small changes can lead to significant consequences.
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What is meant by 'optimal arousal'?
A balanced state of arousal that leads to peak performance.
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What is the relationship between arousal and performance?
Performance improves with moderate arousal but declines with too low or too high arousal.
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What factors influence optimal performance?
The personality of the individual and the skill level of the individual.
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What is the performance level of a novice?
Novices tend to make mistakes.
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What happens to performance as arousal increases?
Performance increases up to an optimum point.
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What is the effect of arousal beyond the optimum point?
An increase in arousal beyond the optimum will cause a severe decline in performance.
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What is the relationship between arousal and performance according to Hull's Drive Theory?
A gradual increase in arousal leads to greater performance, up to an optimum point.
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What is the Inverted U theory?
It describes the relationship between arousal and performance, indicating that performance improves with arousal up to a certain point.
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What is the Catastrophe Theory?
It suggests that after a certain level of arousal, performance can drastically decline.
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