Anxiety in sports

Anxiety in sports

By teejay hanson

Anxiety

​What is Anxiety

Anxiety is a negative emotional state that is either due to the individual traits or due to certain situations that causes fear.​

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Anxiety is what we feel when we are worried , tense or afraid ?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Signs & symptoms of anxiety

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Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:

• Feeling nervous, restless or tense

• Having an increased heart rate

• Sweating

• Trouble concentrating

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Who can suffer from anxiety ?

• teenagers

• Adults

• Everyone

Types of anxiety in sports ​

Trait anxiety relates to an aspect of personality an individual has.State anxiety on the other hand refers to temporary flinging of anxiety in a particular situation.​

Trait and state anxiety ​

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State anxiety is linked to an individuals personality

• TRUE

• FALSE

Causes of anxiety in sports ​

• ​Fear of failing or bad performance

• Fear of bad feedback or evaluation points

• Fear of injury

• Fear of how important the competition ​

ways to cope with anxiety in sports ​

• Keep routines in place

• ​Reframe anxiety

• Channel energy and focus

• Relaxation techniques such as breathing and meditation ​