KP381 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Biofeedback, Autogenic Training, Systematic Desensitization
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The coach asks the group for input into solving the problem. The coach lets the team solve the problem. The best style is the one that serves the situation best: situational factors. Team size: as team size increase less democracy possible. Traditional leadership style: hard to change styles if one preferred by the team previously: followers qualities. Personality - control oriented individuals prefer democratic. Each leader is di erent and must nd their own style. Athletes who don"t e ectively cope with stress may have decreases in performance as well as mental and physical distress. Athletes need to be able to regulate arousal to stay focused and in control. An athlete must increase their awareness of their psychological states before they can control their thoughts and feelings. Once an athlete is aware of their optimal arousal, they can employ arousal regulation strategies. How individuals cope with anxiety is more important than how much anxiety they experience.