Stress

Stress Stress is the body’s reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response and this in turn can be linked to other factors in any sporting situation. Some people may become more aggressive and others may find that levels of arousal are increased. ● Excitement or suspense can lead to tension. If this is happens before taking part in the activity it can result in tightness in the muscles which then could have a physical effect.
● Anxiety can make you feel uneasy and apprehensive both before and during your performance. When you are too anxious you can make mistakes.
Some find some level of anxiety necessary to focus and prepare.
● Nervousness can add to your tension levels, making you feel more tense and even agitated to the point where a physical effect can take place e.g being sick or shaking.
● Motivation will almost certainly decrease Nearly everyone who has taken part in a physical activity has experienced some type of stress. Stress is more common when the focus is on one person. It can happen in team activities too. Eg. a batter walking out to bat If you get bored too easily or who find aspects of either practicing or performing tedious are likely to achieve less as performers. APPREHENSIVE: fearful about the future MOTIVATION: your drive to succeed and desire and energy to achieve something STUDY TIP WITH STRESS AND FATIGUE: Questions on this topic are likely to include being able to identify clearly what fatigue and stress are and what affect they are likely to have on performance