2022 Topic Test Motor Learning and Coaching Flashcards
What are two factors that contribute to a transfer of learning? (2 Marks)
- Similarity in the physical skills required between 2 sports. The greater the similarity, the greater the transfer.
- Skills that require a particular type of cognitive processing transfer to skills with similar cognitive processing.
Name and describe the 3 CATEGORIES of Transfer of Learning? (6 marks)
- Skill to Skill: When a skill previously developed in one sport has an influence on the learning of a skill in another sport.
- Theory to Practice: The transfer of theoretical skills into practice or performance scenario
- Training to Completion: Refers to the transfer of skills developed at training into a competition situation.
Name and describe the 2 types of Skill to Skill ToL? (4 marks)
- Proactive: A previously learnt skill affects the skill being learnt.
- Retroactive: Learning a new skill affects a previously learnt skill
Name and describe the 3 EFFECTS of Transfer of Learning? (6 marks)
- Positive ToL: Occurs when skills and/or information gained from a previous learning experience “helps” with the learning of a new skill
- Negative ToL: Occurs when the learning from a previously learned hinders the learning of a new skill
- Zero ToL: Occurs when the learning of a new skill is not affected by either positively or negatively by previously learned skill.
Name and describe the 3 formats of Analysing Performance? (6 marks)
- Laboratory Testing: Performance is analysed in laboratory conditions so that various factors can be varied or manipulated.
- Computerised analysis can be used.
- Cameras can be very close for better observation - Field Testing: An athlete’s performance is analysed at training in normal surroundings
- Competition: An athlete is analysed when performing a competition.
Name and Describe the two methods of movement analysis. (4 marks)
- Quantitative Analysis: Uses numbers
2. Qualitative Analysis: Refers to a description / analysis of movement without using numbers.
Name the 5 stages of the Knudsen Morrison Model of Qualitative Analysis?
- Preparation
- Observation
- Evaluation
- Intervention
- Re-Observation
What stage is the Preparation phase and what does it entail. (3 marks)
The Preparation phase is stage 1.
- Coach is concerned with the process of developing a pre-requisite of knowledge base about the particular skill.
- A checklist could be made up outlining key points of techniques prior to analysis.
→ Would include prep, execution and follow through.
What stage is the Observation phase and what does it entail. (3 marks)
The Observation phase is stage 2.
- Observation involves the systematic gathering of information about the performance or movement.
- Decide on the best way to observe and gather information about the skill.
- What is the best angle/method to observe the skill.
Direct observation or video? - Observe/record several trials to get more accurate results and record results on the checklist.
- How close to the subject are you going to be? This is influenced by what you are looking for eg. court movement vs technique.
- What is the best angle/method to observe the skill.
What stage is the Evaluation phase and what does it entail. (6 marks)
The Evaluation phase is stage 3.
- Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the performer, prioritise in order of importance for correction and identify methods which can be used to improve performance.
- Mark off on the checklist things that are done correctly, incorrectly or not at all.
- List the weakness in order of priority for correction;
- Determine methods which can be used to recity identified weakness.
- Technical flaws which do not impact performance may not always be addressed.
What stage is the Intervention phase and what does it entail. (4 marks)
The Intervention phase is stage 4.
- Involves providing feedback and corrections to the performer, usually under practice conditions, to improve performance.
- Coach explains what errors are occurring and why and describe drills/activities should be done to address these identifies problems.
- Feedback has 3 main functions; to motivate, to change, or to reinforce practices.
What stage is the Re-Observation phase and what does it entail. (3 marks)
The Re-Observation phase is stage 5
- Observe the performer in a similar context to the initial observation phase to see if changes implemented have improved performance.
- Use Checklists or Video to compare to observation stage
What is a good way to provide feedback
- Try address more positives than negatives (feedback sandwich) {depends on level of athlete}
What are the four stages of the Reflective Learning Process?
- Reflection
- Recognition of things that need to improve
- Planning for future improvement
- Action
What are the 5 methods of reflection stage of the Reflective Learning Process?
- Video Analysis
- Mentoring
- Reflective Journals
- Questionnaires
- Checklists
