1. ANXIETY
Anxiety has been defined as the negative aspect of experiencing stress.
A negative emotional state usually associated with feelings of apprehension and worry, caused by over arousal due to a person being stressed.
Types of anxiety
Cognitive
thoughts, nervousness, apprehension or worry that a performer has about their lack of ability to complete a task successfully.
Somatic
Physiological responses to a situation where a performer feels that they may be unable to cope; symptoms include increased heart rate, sweaty palms, muscle tension, nausea.
State
Trait

2. Trait/State Anxiety Definition:
(A-trait) an enduring personality trait, giving a tendency to view all situations as threatening.
(A-state) anxiety felt in a particular situation.
Activity pg 142, 143
Consider the link between the two

3. Measuring anxiety Questionnaires STAI (state-trait anxiety index)
SCAT (Sport Competition Anxiety Test)
CSAI (Competitive state anxiety inventory
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4. Methods of controlling anxiety
Goal setting
Imagery
Visualisation
Attentional control
Thought stopping
Self talk
Bio feedback
Breathing control
Progressive muscle relaxation

5. Homework
Write out all key terms for the anxiety chapter in your own words.
Summarise methods of measuring anxiety with detail regarding questionnaires.
~List and summarise methods of controlling anxiety and prioritise those which, in your opinion are the most effective.