Question 1
1 markWhat is the primary purpose of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) as a stress management technique utilized by athletes?
Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Physical Education
Application of Stress Management in Sport: Practice Questions
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Question 2
1 markWhich of the following cognitive techniques is most effective in combating negative self-talk (e.g., 'I always choke under pressure') leading up to a major competition?
Question 3
1 markA badminton player consistently feels stressed and experiences performance drops when playing in front of a very large and loud audience. Before their next tournament, they decide to practice visualization of a calm, successful performance and use controlled breathing techniques. This strategy is best categorized as:
Question 4
1 markWhich symptom primarily indicates a high level of somatic anxiety in an athlete just moments before a critical performance?
Question 5
1 markIn the PETTLEP model of motor imagery, the "Environmental" component suggests that an athlete should:
Question 6
4 marksDescribe the difference between somatic anxiety and cognitive anxiety in a competitive sports setting, and provide one specific stress management technique used primarily to reduce cognitive anxiety.
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Question 7
5 marksExplain how progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) acts as a stress management technique for athletes before a competition.
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Question 8
4 marksExplain how biofeedback enables an athlete to manage their physiological arousal levels more effectively during the high-pressure environment of a competition.
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Question 9
3 marksCompetitive anxiety can severely hinder an athlete's performance. Briefly describe three different psychological skills training (PST) techniques that athletes can use during competition to manage high levels of somatic anxiety (physical symptoms of stress).
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Question 10
5 marksA basketball player often experiences a racing heart, sweaty palms, and muscle tightness when shooting a decisive free throw in the final minute of a game.
(a) Identify the specific type of anxiety (somatic or cognitive) being described by these physical symptoms. (1 point)
(b) Suggest two relaxation techniques that the player could use to reduce these symptoms in the short time available before the shot. (2 points)
(c) Briefly explain how self-talk can help the player refocus during this high-stress moment. (2 points)
(a) Identify the specific type of anxiety (somatic or cognitive) being described by these physical symptoms. (1 point)
(b) Suggest two relaxation techniques that the player could use to reduce these symptoms in the short time available before the shot. (2 points)
(c) Briefly explain how self-talk can help the player refocus during this high-stress moment. (2 points)
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