Breathing and Relaxation Techniques

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The suggested ratio for the time of inhalation to exhalation when using breath control as a relaxation device is?

  • 1:2 (correct)
  • 5:1
  • 1:5
  • 1:4
  • 3:1

A good starting point for increasing awareness of arousal states is to?

  • Develop relaxation skills
  • Learn autogenic training
  • Visualize only your best performance
  • Visualize your best and worst performances (correct)
  • Learn transcendental meditation

Which of the following is (are) NOT a stage in autogenic training?

  • Cooling of the extremities (correct)
  • Regulation of cardiac activity
  • Regulation of breathing
  • B and C
  • A and C

The two sensations that are emphasized in autogenic training are?

<p>Warmth and heaviness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Autogenic training was developed by?

<p>Schultz and Luthe (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The state of mind produced by the relaxation response is similar to that described during?

<p>Transcendental meditation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The premise of stress inoculation training is to?

<p>Expose the person to increasing amounts of stress, thereby enhancing the person's immunity to stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Relaxation (anxiety reduction) techniques are usually classified as?

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Using an electronic monitoring device that can detect and amplify internal responses not ordinarily available to us is known as?

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Effective breathing occurs from the?

<p>Diaphragm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Athletes should make sure that when they are performing a skill under pressure, they?

<p>Breathe out during execution of the skill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ost has developed an applied relaxation technique using progressive relaxation that can be done at competitions in?

<p>20 to 30 seconds (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before starting progressive relaxation, you should?

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Progressive relaxation was developed by?

<p>Edmund Jacobson (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is (are) NOT a tenet of progressive relaxation?

<p>Tension and relaxation can occur simultaneously (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excess anxiety can produce?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A good way to increase awareness of psychological states in sport is to?

<p>Monitor and record your psychological states immediately after practice and competition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The relaxation response was developed by?

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Study Notes

Breathing and Relaxation Techniques

  • Ideal inhalation to exhalation ratio for breath control in relaxation is 1:2.
  • Effective breathing should occur from the diaphragm to ensure maximum air intake.

Arousal Awareness

  • Begin increasing awareness of arousal states by visualizing both best and worst performances to understand emotional responses better.

Autogenic Training

  • Autogenic training consists of specific sensations; the main focus is on warmth and heaviness.
  • Stages of autogenic training include regulation of breathing and cardiac activity but not cooling of the extremities.
  • Developed by Schultz and Luthe.

Relaxation Responses

  • The relaxation response is comparable to the state achieved through transcendental meditation.

Stress Inoculation Training

  • Fundamental premise of stress inoculation training is to expose individuals to gradually increasing stress, which enhances their immunity to it.

Types of Relaxation Techniques

  • Relaxation techniques can be categorized as cognitive (mental) and somatic (physical).

Biofeedback

  • Biofeedback utilizes electronic devices to monitor bodily responses, amplifying internal cues that are not typically perceivable.

Athletic Performance

  • Athletes should exhale during skill execution under pressure, promoting focus and reducing tension.
  • Progressive relaxation techniques can be effectively applied during competitions within 20 to 30 seconds.

Preparations for Relaxation Practices

  • Before engaging in progressive relaxation, dimming lights and lying down comfortably are recommended.

Progressive Relaxation

  • Progressive relaxation was introduced by Edmund Jacobson, focusing on reducing muscle tension to alleviate mental stress.
  • It is incorrect to assert that tension and relaxation can occur simultaneously—an essential tenet of this method asserts that mental relaxation accompanies reduced muscle tension.

Effects of Excess Anxiety

  • Excess anxiety can create inappropriate muscle tension, intrusive thoughts, and physiological reactions, all negatively impacting performance.

Monitoring Psychological States

  • To heighten awareness of psychological conditions in sports, athletes should monitor and log their mental states immediately following practice and competition.

The Relaxation Response

  • The relaxation response method was developed by Herbert Benson, emphasizing techniques for stress reduction.

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