Stress management techniques
I can identify and use a range of stress management techniques.
Stress management techniques
I can identify and use a range of stress management techniques.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mental preparation techniques help people improve their performance by beneficially managing their emotions.
- Mental rehearsal involves imagining a successful performance to improve confidence and focus.
- Positive self-talk is a method of thinking positively about an upcoming performance and your ability to be successful.
- Visualisation and deep breathing are stress management techniques used to lower anxiety and arousal levels.
Keywords
Mental rehearsal - relaxation technique which involves the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly or imagining positive outcomes before attempting it
Visualisation - a relaxation technique to control mental thoughts which involves the performer imagining themselves in a calm, relaxing place
Deep breathing - relaxation technique which involves a performer exaggerating their breaths in and out
Positive self-talk - developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance
Common misconception
Mental preparation is just for elite athletes.
Students should understand that everyone can benefit from mental preparation techniques and that performers in many fields of work practice them. They too could benefit in their own pursuits.
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Stress management techniques, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 physical education lesson on: Stress management techniques, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly
the performer imagining themselves in a calm, relaxing place
a performer exaggerating their breaths in and out
developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance