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Evaluate the contribution made by Eysenck to our understanding ofanxiety in sport
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Evaluate the contribution made by Eysenck to our understanding of anxiety in sport The relationship between anxiety and performance is imperative as when feelings of anxiety are experienced in a sporting situation, the subsequent effects can be huge. Attempts to understand the effects of anxiety upon performance in sport have been ongoing for many years, and several theories and explanations have been developed to try and improve our understanding of the relationship between stress, anxiety and performance in sport. Eysenck has developed several theories regarding anxiety, and his contribution will be discussed and evaluated. In order to understand anxiety within the context of sport and the implications it may have, an understanding of the earlier theories of anxiety is essential. In his studies, H.J. Eysenck (1967, in Eysenck 1992) approached anxiety from a physiological perspective. He claimed that genetic factors account for 50-60 percent of individual differences in the personality...
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