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What do you mean by anxiety? Discuss the management of anxiety in detail?

Solution

Meaning of anxiety: The main aim of physical education teachers, trainer, coaches and sports psychologists is to enhance an individual’s performances. In fact, anxiety is a psychological and physiological state of an individual. It is characterised by cognitive, emotional and behavioural components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling, which is associated with uneasiness, fear or worry.

Management of Anxiety: here our main concern is about performance-related anxiety. It is well-known fact that anxiety is accompanied by physiological arousal. Coaches as well as physical education teachers persistently attempt to find the optimum level of physiological arousal and that arousal allows the sports persons to perform their best.

An arousal level that is too low or too high can have a negative effect on performance. A high level of arousal in sports - person can cause deterioration of coordination, lack of flexibility and lack of accuracy. So, it is important for each sport - person to find his/her optimum level of physiological arousal for given activity.

Breathing technique: Do a deep breathing exercise. Breathing exercises contract the diaphragm, muscles, chest cavity and stomach cavity. It is the best and healthiest way to ingest oxygen, which gives body relaxation and treats anxiety disorder.

Meditation: meditation is a very effective tool to concentrate. It is very helpful to remove all types of stress, fear, pain and anxiety.

Goal setting: Clearly defined goals have to measure success; whereas to lofty goals overwhelm you. Always choose a possible, challengeable and achievable goal. It keeps you away from anxiety.

Five breadth technique: This technique can be used in standing, lying or sitting position. First of all, take a deep breath and allow your face and neck to relax as you breathe out. Then take a second deep breath and allow your shoulders and arms to relax as you breathe out. After that take, third deep breathe and allow your chest, stomach and back to relax as you breathe out.