Physical Education A-Level
Somatic techniques
What Somatic techniques means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Somatic techniques
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Body-based stress management methods that act on physiological arousal rather than on cognitions or self-talk.
Topics that use Somatic techniques
- Stress management (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Appraisal
- Arousal regulation
- Attentional control
- Biofeedback
- Centering
- Explanation
- Familiar routine as a coping strategy
- Imagery
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