Polyvagal Theory

19.The autonomic nervous system division of the PNS consists of nerves which control all of the involuntarymuscles, organs, glands, and sensory pathway nerves.

The research study performed in the article involved a number of professional piano players in Scandinavia performing a favored piece numerous times in front of the researchers. After each of the five times that the piece was played, researchers would monitor various physiological aspects of the performers (including heart rate, muscle tone fluctuation, blood pressure and thoracic respiration) in order to analyze the physical effects of reaching a state of flow. It is noteworthy to mention that not all of the players reached such a state in each of the five times they played a particular piece, which attests to the inconsistent and elusive qualities of flow.

to apply the theory to real world cases. A solid understanding of principles in finance,

“The analysis of movement provides an athlete with optimal development as well as minimising the risk of developing injuries through the incorrect execution of a movement” (Ackland, Elliott & Bloomfield, 2009, p 301).

The research study performed in the article involved a number of professional piano players in Scandinavia performing a favored piece numerous times in front of the researchers. After each of the five times that the piece was played, researchers would monitor various physiological aspects of the performers (including heart rate, muscle tone fluctuation, blood pressure and thoracic respiration) in order to analyze the physical effects of reaching a state of flow. It is noteworthy to mention that not all of the players reached such a state in each of the five times they played a particular piece, which attests to the inconsistent and elusive qualities of flow.

Diagram of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems. Note the effects of the Parasympathetic system, unfortunately blocked by PCP.

The integrated sport injury model is the best model that could explain Matt’s psychological response to his reaggravating his shoulder injury. In this paper I will give a complete analysis of Matt’s psychological response for set backs in his rehabilitation process. This will be done in three main points: First I will explain what specifically the integrated sport injury model is. Then I will explain how Matt’s psychological response fits in this model. Lastly, I will conclude psychological rehabilitation process in relation to Matt’s case.

The heart serves an important purpose within the body, pumping blood throughout the circulatory system to supply all parts of the body with vital nutrients and molecules. It pumps oxygen and nutrient rich blood to be exchanged for carbon dioxide, which is then pumped to the lungs and eliminated from the body. The movement of blood throughout the body is due to the heart’s ability to push blood along the circulatory system at a steady, unfaltering rate. This rate, known as heart rate, is regulated and can be altered at a moment’s notice by signaling within the body and heart itself. In vertebrates, the autonomic nervous system controls and regulates heart rate. The autonomic nervous system is divided into two subunits, the sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nerve that innervates the heart is the vagus nerve. In this laboratory experiment, the regulation of heart rate was observed by studying a certain breed of turtle, the Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans). Both chemical and electric signaling can influence the components of the nervous

I now know that the hypotension is caused by vasodilatation because the sympathetic nerves that control tone are blocked. Peripheral

It can be seen that if an athlete choses to use the tools of sports phycology they will effectively increase their sporting performance and ability. These tools have helped me to improve volleyball ability and

Theory is a journey to uncover the past and improve the future. By uncovering and analyzing a discipline’s theoretical journey, insight and self-awareness are gained. According to Meleis (2012), “Theories are reservoirs in which related knowledge is articulated and organized into meaningful wholes” (p.33). By implementing and analyzing theories, empowerment and guidance for the future is obtained.

• vagus nerves- carry a wide assortment of signals to and from the brain, and they are responsible for a number of instinctive responses in the body.

The vagus nerve decreases heart rate. A low heart rate is noted at 40-60 beats per minute and can be indicated by an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Much of our exploration of dance improvisation involved delving into the eight movement “efforts” that Rudolf Laban developed, and these eight effort qualities can be categorized into four different groups: direction, weight, speed, and flow. For direction, movements can either be direct, which means there is intention and thought before every movement, or indirect, where the direction of one movement does not necessarily correspond to that of the next. For weight, movements can be either heavy, which can often be visible or the weight of the limbs and the awareness of gravity and the floor, or light, where a sensation of weightlessness or floating is often used. For speed, movements can either be quick, where movements rapidly progress from one to the next, or slow, where the urgency of time is neglected. For flow, movements can be either bound, where there is a sense of an imaginary outside force acting

2. Explain the purpose and benefits of fitness testing drawing on examples from your chosen activity (5 marks):