Physical Education A-Level
Stressor
What Stressor means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Stressor
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The external or internal trigger that produces the stress response, such as a penalty in the final minute, a large crowd, a coach's criticism, an injury worry or a heavy training load.
Topics that use Stressor
- 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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