The 2000-Meter Row: A Case Study in Performance Anxiety

Author:	Doug M. Post Family Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine Doug.post@osumc.edu
Abstract:	This case study is based on another case in our collection, The 2000-Meter Row: A Case in Homeostasis, which emphasizes the metabolic, respiratory, and cardiac responses of a young athlete competing in a championship rowing event. In this modified version, the same event is viewed in a new light to explore the psychological ramifications of the stressful sports competition. The case was developed for a mixed undergraduate-graduate course in sport psychology.
Objectives:	Increase understanding of the constructs of arousal and anxiety. Differentiate between state and trait anxiety. Introduce six theories from psychology on the arousal-performance relationship. Address three psychological interventions to help reduce anxiety and improve performance.
Keywords:	Performance anxiety; individualized zone of optimal functioning; multidimensional anxiety theory; inverted u hypothesis; drive theory; catastrophe theory; reversal theory; progressive muscle relaxation; cue-controlled relaxation; stress; rowing; racing
Topical Area:	N/A
Educational Level:	Undergraduate upper division, Graduate
Formats:	PDF
Type/Method:	Discussion, Role-Play
Language:	English
Subject Headings:	Psychology Sports Science
Date Posted:	10/06/03
Date Modified:	N/A
Copyright:	Copyright held by the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Please see our usage guidelines, which outline our policy concerning permissible reproduction of this work.

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