Subclinical anxiety and performance anxiety in the context of this seminar is considered a construct for people who are not given a clinical diagnosis of anxiety or any related disorder.
People who do not meet the criteria for an anxiety diagnosis, though do experience levels of debilitation which may be related to underperformance at a sporting event or a sporting situation such as taking a penalty, golf put, tennis serve.
In business delivering a presentation, an interview, academic situations such as exams, or a general day to day life feeling of overwhelm and unease, affecting productivity, general wellbeing and assertiveness.