Sport psychology — motivation, arousal, anxiety

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're about to run a 100m race. Your heart is pounding, you feel excited but also a bit nervous — that's arousal! 🏃

2. 2

   Which feeling is when you're really 'switched on' and ready to go? 🔥

3. 3

   Drag the slider to show how aroused you'd feel before a big match — from 1 (totally chilled) to 10 (super stressed). 🎯

4. 4

   Let's see how arousal affects your performance. 🧠

5. 5

   What level of arousal is usually best for a penalty kick in football? ⚽

6. 6

   Anxiety is when your worry gets too big. It can make you feel sick or dizzy before a race. But a little anxiety can help you focus! 🎢

7. 7

   Which is a sign of too much anxiety? 🙃