Practice Arousal (3.2) - Chapter 5: Skill Acquisition and Psychology - IB 12 Physical and Health Education (SEHS)
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Question 1 Easy

Define arousal in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider how it relates to being awake and focused.

Question 2 Easy

What is the Inverted-U Theory?

💡 Hint: Think about how performance changes with different levels of excitement.

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Question 1

What does the Inverted-U Theory suggest?

Performance decreases with increasing arousal.
Performance improves until a certain arousal level
then decreases.
Arousal has no effect on performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how both too much and too little excitement can affect performance.

Question 2

True or False: Over-arousal can enhance performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider instances where athletes felt overwhelmed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how a high-pressure competitive situation might cause an athlete to enter a state of over-arousal. Discuss management strategies they could employ.

💡 Hint: Consider practices utilized by professional athletes before big tournaments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the role of a coach in helping athletes find their optimal arousal level for performance. Offer examples of techniques they might use.

💡 Hint: Think about how coaches tailor strategies for different athletes’ personalities.

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