Thursday 14 May 2015

Stress & Anxiety types





A Defintion of Eustress and an example using your athlete 

Eustress is a good form of stress that can leave you feeling really good about yourself and what you've accomplished. An example for this definition is when Yaya toure is nervous to take a penalty because he's scared he's going to miss , but then he does score and feels good about himself which, this could increase his confidence dramatically.


A definition of distress and an example using your athlete 


Distress is a very bad  form of stress . Stress i a mixture of nervousness , worry, anxiety , ,apprehension. For example if you think negative you will get a negative outcome but if you think positive you are more likely to get a positive outcome . This links to Yaya toure because if hes playing a big team like Chelsea and  he thinks negative thoughts he wont play to the ability he is at due to being nervous but if he feels confident and cant wait to play he will have a positive outcome.


A definition of trait anxiety and an example using your athlete 


Trait anxiety is a personality trait and a part an individuals behaviour and actions .High levels of trait anxiety equals high level of anxiety in any given situation.Due to  Yaya toure  has low level of trait anxiety so hes more of a Type B  individual who's an introvert and takes things as they come .


A definition of state anxiety and an example using your athlete 


A state of anxiety is a temporary ever changing mood state that is an emotionally reaction to life hurdles  .For example if Yaya toure has a big game and he feels very nervous and stressed before a game ,  then feels alright during game . it will only take one mistake before anxiety restarts .Theres two levels of state anxiety:
Cognitive state - The amount you worry this has to do with the brain 
Somatic state - physiological changes , for example feeling cold , sweating as well as shaking.










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