Physical Education A-Level
Appraisal
What Appraisal means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Appraisal
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Reference: AQA
The perception of a demand that differs between performers, so a performer may face the same stressor as a team-mate yet experience different stress.
Topics that use Appraisal
- Stress management (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Arousal regulation
- Attentional control
- Biofeedback
- Centering
- Explanation
- Familiar routine as a coping strategy
- Imagery
- Mental rehearsal
Using Appraisal in the exam
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