Final Synthesis Essay

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Introduction (My Sport) My name is Marc and my favorite sport is football. Football is one of the most physical and diligent sports but also at the same time fun and enjoyable. In football I play at a semi pro level in the role of a box to box centre midfielder also known as the outlet. To play this role, you need to have vision, physical strength and good awareness of your surroundings. This role is one of the most important roles on the field as you are one of the middle men on the pitch. In order to play in this position you need to have really good composure on and off the ball as there are loads of eyes on you. In football, there are rules that some people might not know and one of these is the offside rule. The offside rule mandates …show more content…

Arousal is the physical and mental (physiological & psychological) state of alertness varying from deep sleep to intense excitement/ alertness. In football, my arousal level shows how focused and alert I am during the game. In all sports there is a perfect level of arousal and that is called the optimal point. The optimal point is a level of mental stimulation at which physical performance, learning, or temporary feelings of wellbeing are maximised. The optimal arousal level is shown in the inverted U theory below. With my weakness being my strength I believe when going in for challenges I feel I'm over aroused which leads to me being too aggressive and not being able to focus leading to me fouling the player or not successfully tackling them. By working on how to control my arousal, I think I can improve my performance by being able to use my strength the appropriate way. Two ways i'm going to do this is: Deep breathing Listen to music before games. Deep breathing involves taking slow, deep breaths so that the body can relax. During a game of football, as I play the role of centre midfield, I am involved in a lot of plays, however when I am not I will aim to control my arousal by taking deep breaths to calm me

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