relaxation techniques
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Relaxation Techniques
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What is relaxation?Relaxation is a technique often used by sports performers to calm themselves-thereby decreasing anxiety and controlling arousal.
It can increase the sense of control, reduce anxiety, and help the performer to feel calm and comfortable.
Involves a decrease in:
- breathing rate
- heart rate
- muscle activity
- oxygen consumption
[Oxford PDHPE Application and Inquiry, HSC Course Text Book]
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Why is it important to use relaxation techniques?
• Prevent excessive arousal
• Decrease the physical and mental symptoms of nervousness
• Alternative to motivational methods to not over arouse the athlete.
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Why is relaxation important for improving performance?
• To control arousal
• Allow athletes to reproduce in competition what has been learnt during training.
• Increase the athletes concentration
• Mentally prepares the athlete
• Allows the athlete to remain calm in stressful situations
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Factors to obtain a relaxation response
• Quiet Environment• Positive attitude• Decreased muscle tension
• A relaxation device or method
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Types of relaxation techniques
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• The most common form of relaxation
• Involves the athlete tensing and relaxing muscle groups from top to bottom.
• Objective is to reduce muscular tension
• Reduces heart and breathing rate
• Should not be used before competition
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Autogenic Training
• Relies upon feelings of heaviness and warmth in muscles.
• 3 parts:
- Creation of the feelings of heaviness and warmth
- Use of imagery of relaxing scenes
- Use of specific themes
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Meditation
• Involves deep breathing and concentration
• Allows tension to leave the body with exhalation.
• Forms:
- sitting quietly for 20 minutes
- focusing on a word or symbol whilst controlling breathing.
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Biofeedback
• Uses instruments which measure changes in bodily functions.
• Instruments can measure changes in:- Skin temperature- Sweating- Heart rate- Breathing- Muscle activity- Brain waves
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Exercise
• Can improve mood state• Reduce muscle tension• Light, aerobic exercise• Examples:
- Going for a light jog
- Doing exercises such as Tai Chi
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Deep Breathing
• Concentrate on breathing rate.
• Deep breaths
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Music
• Involves listening to music which motivates them or acts to relax them
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Sayings/mantras
• Key positive statements the participant repeats out loud or to themselves.
• Helps the athlete to remain calm before competition
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Visualisation
• Mental imagery• Requires participant to create a picture in their mind• Example:
Can see themselves winning the event they are about to participate in.
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Hypnosis
• Requires the participant to focus on a thought, object or voice
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Massage
• Relieves muscle tension
• Improves flexibility
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Hydrotherapy
• Flotation tanks• Hot baths• Swimming leisurely in a heated pool
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Hobbies
• Any activity that you find relaxing and slows the body and mind
• Examples:1. Reading
2. Playing a musical instrument
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Humour
• Laughing is the best way to relieve tension.• Distract away from the pressure to perform well.• Reduce stress
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Relationship
• Being moody before an event caused from stress can lead to a decrease in performance.
• Surrounding yourself with people you like to be around can improve your performance.
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Individuality
• Some athletes prefer to be alone prior to performance to avoid having any undue stress
• Some athletes prefer to socialise to take their mind off the upcoming event
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Yoga
• Variety of Indian forms of exercise• Helps promote:
- Balance
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Meditation
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