Chapter 4 Flashcards
Ability
An inherited stable trait that determines an individuals potential t9 require a skill
Aggression
Deliberate intent to harm. Physical or mental.
Direct or indirect
Arousal
Physical and mental state of alertness / readiness.
Basic skill
Simple skill. Not much concentration or coordination
Closed skill
Skill that is not effected by the environment or performers within it. Skill done the same way each time.
Complex skill
Great deal or concentration and coordination
Deep breathing
Taking slow, deep breaths whilst relaxed
Direct aggression
Aggression with physical contact
Externally paced skill
Skill that is started in response to an external factor.
Extrinsic feedback
Information a performer receives about their performance from outside themselves, eg coach
Extrinsic motivation
The drive to perform well or to win in order to gain external rewards
Extrovert
Sociable, active, talkative outgoing personality type. Team sports suit them.
Feedback
The information that a performer receives about their performance. Can be given during/ or after a performance
Fine movement skill
A skill involving small precise movements, showing high levels of accuracy and coordination. Small muscles groups
Gross movement skills
Large muscle groups to perform big strong powerful movements
Guidance
Method of conveying information to a performer.
Visual verbal mechanical manual
4 types of guidance
Visual verbal mechanical manual
Indirect aggression
Aggression that doesn’t involve physical contact. Taken out on an object to gain advantage eg hitting ball hard.
Information processing
Name given to the process that a performer goes through when they make and act on decisions. Four steps: input, decision making, output , feedback
4 stages of information processing
Input
Decision Making
Output
Feedback
Intrinsic feedback
Feedback that is received from within the performer.
Intrinsic motivation
Drive to succeed which comes from within.
Introvert
Shy,passive,reserved personality type usually associated with individual sports
Kinaesthetic feedback
Received by receptors in the muscles. Physical sensations generated by movements are felt by the performer. Provide a form of intrinsic feedback
Mental rehearsal,
Visualisation
Imagery
Cognitive relaxation techniques involving controlling mental thoughts and imagining positive outcomes.
Motivation
The drive to succeed. The desire to be achieved or be inspired to do something . Can be intrinsic or extrinsic
2 types of motivation
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Open skill
A skill that is performed in a certain way as a result of being effected by the environment
Outcome goals
Goals focused on winning. Focused on the end RESULT
Comparison with other performers
Performance goals
Personal goals and standards to be achieved. Performers compare themselves against their own performances. No comparison with other performers
Positive self talk
A cognitive relaxation technique involving developing deep thoughts about your performance
Self paced skill
A skill where the performer decides when to start it. Speed, rate, pace of the skill is controlled by the performer
Skill
Learned action or behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results, with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy
SMART TARGETS
A goal setting technique to increase motivation and reduce anxiety SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ACCEPTED REALISTIC TIME BOUND
Trait
Distinguishing qualities or characteristics belonging to a person.
