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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 2Question 07.3
    Easy1 markShort Answer
    Socio-cultural Influences and Well-being in Physical Activity and SportArousalSports Psychology

    AQA GCSE · Question 07.3 · Socio-cultural Influences and Well-being in Physical Activity and Sport

    Define arousal.

    How to approach this question

    Provide a concise, one-sentence definition of arousal that includes the idea of a state of alertness or readiness.

    Full Answer

    Arousal is a physical and mental state of alertness or readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement.
    Arousal is a key concept in sports psychology. It refers to the level of physiological and psychological activation of a person. It is a continuum, ranging from being in a coma or deep sleep (very low arousal) to being extremely agitated or excited (very high arousal). The level of arousal significantly impacts an athlete's performance.

    Common mistakes

    Only mentioning the physical aspects (like increased heart rate) or only the mental aspects (like being 'psyched up'). A good definition incorporates both.
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