Impact of Anxiety on Performance

Impact of Anxiety on Performance

Introduction

The relationship between anxiety and performance is imperative as when feelings of anxiety are experienced in a sporting situation, the subsequent effects can be huge. Attempts to understand the effects of anxiety upon performance in sport have been ongoing for many years, and several theories and explanations have been developed to try and improve our understanding of the relationship between stress, anxiety and performance in sport.

Discussion

In order to understand anxiety within the context of sport and the implications it may have, an understanding of the earlier theories of anxiety is essential. Using ...