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Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
Mental FitnessMental Fitness
The aspects of mental fitness are:-
Motivation
Mental rehearsal
Arousal
Relaxation
Anxiety control
Managing emotion
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
MotivationMotivation
Can be gained from outside sources
Awards schemes
Trophies
Money
Praise
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
MotivationMotivation
Can be gained from internal sources
Desire to do well
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
Mental RehearsalMental Rehearsal
Often used by performers in individual activities
Performer can run through the event in their minds before taking part
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
Mental RehearsalMental Rehearsal
Swimmer can visualise the start, swim, turn and finish of their race
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
ArousalArousal
This is how prepared the body is for action
When threatened the body prepares to react
This fact is used to prepare performers for action
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
ArousalArousalL
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Level of Arousal
Low
Medium
High
Low Medium High
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
ArousalArousal
Coaches use this to ‘psyche up’ a performer
Coaches also use this knowledge to calm down a nervous performer
If you are tired your level of arousal may be low
Stress may also adversely affect your performance
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
RelaxationRelaxation
Performers may need to relax so that they are not too tense to perform well
Many relaxation techniques can be used to achieve this:-
Imagery – Imagine yourself in a warm, comfortable place
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Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
RelaxationRelaxationImagine yourself somewhere warm and relaxing
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Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
RelaxationRelaxation
Control of breathing
Try to slow down your breathing
Try to feel as if the tension is flowing out of each muscle
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
Managing EmotionManaging Emotion
In a demanding situation performers must be able to control their emotions
Allows the performer to concentrate on what they are doing
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
Managing EmotionManaging Emotion
When taking a crucial penalty the player must be controlled to ensure most chance of success
When performing in front of an audience a performer must not let this affect their concentration so that their performance is not affected
Physical Education – Intermediate 2/Higher Preparation of the Body - Concept 3 – 1 Mental Fitness
©The Education Network (TEN) 2008
Anxiety ControlAnxiety Control
This can be helped by being able to relax
If you are anxious about your performance you may suffer high levels of arousal
You may be too tense to perform at your best
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