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3.2.3.1.14 Stress management MatchUp
Target Level
C
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Breathing control
Progressive muscular relaxation
Centering
Imagery
Mental rehearsal
Biofeedback
Positive self-talk
Attentional control and cue utilisation
Visualisation
A marathon runner who gives themselves words of motivation in order to continue running over the last mile.
A track cyclist on the start line who has peaceful and relaxing thoughts about being at home in order to reduce their level of stress.
A boxer who imagines a successful outcome of an event and being handed the championship belt after coming out victorious.
A gymnast who feels tension in their upper body might take themselves to a relaxing place and perform a technique which involves tensing and relaxing a stressed muscle in order to alleviate the feeling.
A stressed individual who attempts to reduce their stress levels by paying attention to their physiological symptoms, regaining control of themselves.
An individual who attempts to concentrate their energy into the body's centre, preventing it from being externalised due to stress.
A long jumper who is aware of their stress levels might focus on their breathing pattern by increasing the depth of each breath while decreasing the rate of breaths.
A triple jump athlete who replays the sequence of events in their mind in order to successfully replicate it in practice.
A penalty taker in football who focuses on the ball and the goal and not on the goalkeeper or any spectators that might be present.