⚔️ Flashcards
A skill is_____
learned (backflip)
A ability is_____
inherited (balance)
Basic vs complex skills
Basic skills
- little decision making required
- easy to learn
- walking/jumping
Complex skills
- high levels of decision making required
- long time to learn
- bowling in cricket
Open vs closed skills
Open
- affected by the environment(opponent, weather, terrain)
- usually externally paced
- pass in football
Closed
-not affected by the environment
-usually internally paced
somersault in gymnastics
Externally vs self paced
Externally paced
- external factors start the skill (opponent)
- receiving a serve in tennis
Self paced
- the performer starts the skill
- long jump
Basic information processing cycle
Input- information is gained from body’s senses and chosen with selective attention
Decision making- comparing current situation to long-term memory to come up with action
Output- information is sent t your muscles to carry out response
Feedback- information received on weather to repeat or change process depending on outcome
Basic information processing example
Input- seeing a player throw tennis ball high to serve
Decision making- What do you see, have you seen this in the past
Outcome- move leg muscles to be ready to return ball
Feedback- too far forward, missed ball?
Types of goals
Performance and outcome
How to set targets
SMART S-pecific M-easureable A-ccepted R-ealistic T-ime bound
Types of guidance
Visual- see something
Verbal- being told by coach
Manual- physically moving
Mechanical- using aids to help guide performance
Positive vs negative feeback
Positive- what was good about performance
Negative- identifying faults in performance
Intrinsic vs extrinsic feedback
Intrinsic- from within performer
Extrinsic- comes from coach or team mate
Knowledge of results vs knowledge of performance
Knowledge of results- focus on how successful performer was at winning
Knowledge of performance- focuses on quality of performance
Process of feeling performance through muscles
Kinesthesis
Arousal is____
a physical and mental state of alertness or excitement
Controlling arousal
Mental rehearsal- pictures themselves performing the skill perfectly
Visualisation/imagery- visualising yourself playing
Positive self-talk- performers reassure themselves by talking in their head
Deep breathing- taking long deep breathes to help focus on breathing instead of game anxiety
Types of aggression
Direct aggression- is where there is a physical contact between two or more performers such as tackling too high in rugby
Indirect aggression is where there is no physical harm caused only mental harm used to scare the opposition and take away their confidence such as the Hakka or a slam on tennis
What is motivation
Motivation is the drive or desire to achieve
Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation comes from within a performer such as pride
Extrinsic motivation comes from an external source
Intangible and tangible examples
Intangible= pride
Tangible= trophy
Personality types
Introverts
- Shy, quiet and thoughtful
- Easily over aroused
- Individual sports
Extroverts
- sociable, enthusiastic and talkative
- need high levels of arousal to motivate them and stop boredom
- Team sports
Engagement gender
Stereotyping
- Different physical builds in men
- believes that competitiveness is a masculine trait
Traditional views
-woman’s role is to be a carer of the family meaning they lack time to take part in sport
Media coverage
- elite female athletes getting less media coverage
Role models
- Lack of female role models
Engagement family and friends
Support
-Emotional and financial support
Role models
-parents act as role models for the children and can affect their participation in sport
Following the crowd
-you are more likely to take part in sports if your friends do