Controlling arousal

Emotional arousal has a major affect on performance. Successful sportspeople work hard to find the right level of arousal for their peak performance. Developing skills in controlling your level of arousal can help you prepare well for your sport, perform at your peak during the event, and react appropriately to things that happen during the game.

Sport psychologists can help you to identify and understand the emotions that impact on your performance,  recognise the physical and mental symptoms associated with emotional arousal, and develop an individual plan to help you effectively control your emotional arousal.