A - LEVEL PE AQA: PAPER 2 SECTION B
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
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What is anxiety defined as? Correct Answer A state of
nervousness and worry, a negative response to a sporting
situation.
What are the 4 types of anxiety? Correct Answer -
Cognitive.
- Somatic.
- Competitive state anxiety.
- Competitive trait anxiety.
Cognitive anxiety Correct Answer - Psychological.
- The irrational thinking and worried that may occur during
and before performance.
Somatic anxiety Correct Answer - Physiological.
- The response of the body to the individuals belief in their
lack of ability to complete the task.
Suggest some somatic anxiety responses (3) Correct
Answer - Sweating.
- Increased heart rate.
- Breathlessness.
- Physical aches (eg stomach ache.)
,Competitive trait anxiety Correct Answer When a player
feels nerves before most games and could simply be a
part of their genetic makeup.
Competitive state anxiety Correct Answer A response to a
particular moment in the game or sporting situation.
What is stress? Correct Answer A state of worry or mental
tension caused by a difficult situation.
What are stressors? Correct Answer Events or situations
that cause stress.
When does cognitive anxiety start and peak? Correct
Answer Starts: close to the event.
Peaks: As event starts.
When does somatic anxiety start and peak? Correct
Answer Starts: A few hours before event.
Peaks: 30 mins prior to event.
Methods of measuring anxiety (3) Correct Answer -
Questionnaires.
- Observation.
- Physiological Measures.
What does a questionnaire ask? Correct Answer Asks the
performer to answer a series of questions about their
emotions in different situations.
, 3 Positives of Questionnaires: Correct Answer 1) Quick -
won't take long to fill out, especially if being done prior to
competition.
2) Efficient - large numbers of players can be assessed
and coach can easily prepare results.
3) Cheap - lots of players can be assessed for very little
cost.
3 Negatives of Questionnaires: Correct Answer 1) Players
may not understand questions being asked, may give
socially desirable answer instead of actual one.
2) Answers can depend on mood state. (After a win, or a
loss)
3) Responses can be influenced by the time taken, may
be rushing to complete the answers.
What is observation? Correct Answer Watching sports
people either in their familiar training environment or
during the game.
2 Positives of Observation: Correct Answer 1) True to life -
researcher can witness anxiety in person.
2) Performer not required to correctly interpret any
questions as no questions asked.
4 Negatives of Observation: Correct Answer 1) Results
highly subjective - based off opinion of the observers.
2) Observers need to know the sportsmans usual
behaviour to be able to see the scale of change.
3) Time consuming - need to get to know regular
behaviour.
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE
What is anxiety defined as? Correct Answer A state of
nervousness and worry, a negative response to a sporting
situation.
What are the 4 types of anxiety? Correct Answer -
Cognitive.
- Somatic.
- Competitive state anxiety.
- Competitive trait anxiety.
Cognitive anxiety Correct Answer - Psychological.
- The irrational thinking and worried that may occur during
and before performance.
Somatic anxiety Correct Answer - Physiological.
- The response of the body to the individuals belief in their
lack of ability to complete the task.
Suggest some somatic anxiety responses (3) Correct
Answer - Sweating.
- Increased heart rate.
- Breathlessness.
- Physical aches (eg stomach ache.)
,Competitive trait anxiety Correct Answer When a player
feels nerves before most games and could simply be a
part of their genetic makeup.
Competitive state anxiety Correct Answer A response to a
particular moment in the game or sporting situation.
What is stress? Correct Answer A state of worry or mental
tension caused by a difficult situation.
What are stressors? Correct Answer Events or situations
that cause stress.
When does cognitive anxiety start and peak? Correct
Answer Starts: close to the event.
Peaks: As event starts.
When does somatic anxiety start and peak? Correct
Answer Starts: A few hours before event.
Peaks: 30 mins prior to event.
Methods of measuring anxiety (3) Correct Answer -
Questionnaires.
- Observation.
- Physiological Measures.
What does a questionnaire ask? Correct Answer Asks the
performer to answer a series of questions about their
emotions in different situations.
, 3 Positives of Questionnaires: Correct Answer 1) Quick -
won't take long to fill out, especially if being done prior to
competition.
2) Efficient - large numbers of players can be assessed
and coach can easily prepare results.
3) Cheap - lots of players can be assessed for very little
cost.
3 Negatives of Questionnaires: Correct Answer 1) Players
may not understand questions being asked, may give
socially desirable answer instead of actual one.
2) Answers can depend on mood state. (After a win, or a
loss)
3) Responses can be influenced by the time taken, may
be rushing to complete the answers.
What is observation? Correct Answer Watching sports
people either in their familiar training environment or
during the game.
2 Positives of Observation: Correct Answer 1) True to life -
researcher can witness anxiety in person.
2) Performer not required to correctly interpret any
questions as no questions asked.
4 Negatives of Observation: Correct Answer 1) Results
highly subjective - based off opinion of the observers.
2) Observers need to know the sportsmans usual
behaviour to be able to see the scale of change.
3) Time consuming - need to get to know regular
behaviour.
