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DP SEHS Option B.3.9 Stress

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one of the emotions that may influence an athlete's performance in physical activity?

a)

Happiness

b)

Stress

c)

Boredom

d)

Excitement

2.

What is the first step in the stress process in sport?

a)

Reaction

b)

Appraisal

c)

Outcome

d)

Performance

3.

Which emotion is NOT typically associated with stress in athletes?

a)

Anxiety

b)

Alertness

c)

Disorganization

d)

Joy

4.

What is the relationship between stress and performance?

a)

Directly proportional

b)

Inversely proportional

c)

No relationship

d)

Curvilinear relationship

5.

What type of stress is associated with alertness?

a)

Low stress

b)

Medium stress

c)

High stress

d)

No stress

6.

Which of the following is a symptom of high stress in athletes?

a)

Calmness

b)

Disorganization

c)

Focus

d)

Relaxation

7.

What is the role of appraisal in the stress process?

a)

It determines the outcome

b)

It initiates the stress response

c)

It has no role

d)

It ends the stress process

8.

What type of emotions often lead to improved performance?

a)

Positive emotions

b)

Negative emotions

c)

Neutral emotions

d)

Conflicting emotions

9.

Which of the following is NOT a positive emotion mentioned in the text?

a)

Excitement

b)

Relief

c)

Anger

d)

Pride

10.

What is the effect of emotions like excitement and relief on performance?

a)

Decrease performance

b)

No effect on performance

c)

Improve performance

d)

Cause confusion

11.

What is regularly experienced in both competitive and training situations?

a)

Joy and excitement

b)

Stress and anxiety

c)

Boredom and fatigue

d)

Confidence and relaxation

12.

What is the positive response of stress known as?

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

c)

Hyperstress

d)

Hypostress

13.

What is an example of a situation that might cause distress?

a)

Bungee jumping

b)

Too much work

c)

Winning a race

d)

Relaxing at home

14.

What type of stress is associated with a positive response?

a)

Eustress

b)

Distress

c)

Hyperstress

d)

Hypostress

15.

Which type of stress is associated with long-term illness or overtraining?

a)

Time-limited "compulsory" stress

b)

Distant stressors

c)

Chronic stress

d)

Stressful event sequences

16.

What is the term for stress that can enhance performance in athletes?

a)

Distress

b)

Eustress

c)

Hyperstress

d)

Hypostress

17.

Which of the following can be a negative emotion affecting an athlete's focus?

a)

Joy

b)

Contentment

c)

Frustration

d)

Excitement

18.

What physiological response is commonly triggered by high levels of stress in athletes?

a)

Enhanced sleep

b)

Increased heart rate

c)

Decreased energy

d)

Improved digestion

19.

What is a common coping strategy for managing stress in athletes?

a)

Overtraining

b)

Deep breathing exercises

c)

Withdrawing from competition

d)

Ignoring the stress

20.

Which hormone is often released in response to stress during athletic performance?

a)

Insulin

b)

Cortisol

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Serotonin

21.

What is the term for the mental state that can enhance focus and performance in athletes?

a)

Flow

b)

Burnout

c)

Distraction

d)

Fatigue