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Navigating Arousal in Competition
This chapter explores the dynamics of emotional arousal in competitive settings, emphasizing its crucial role in performance and anxiety management. It discusses the contagion of emotional states among competitors and coaches, detailing how these dynamics affect overall team morale and outcomes. The chapter also analyzes historical and modern psychological theories related to arousal, advocating for personalized strategies to regulate emotions for optimal competitive performance.