Chapter 4 Key Terms Flashcards
What is ability
Ability - Inherited, stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill.
Define arousal
Arousal - A physical and mental (physiological and psychological) state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement/alertness.
Define a basic skill
Basic Skill – Requires few decisions to be made, and are generally taught to beginners and quickly learned.
Define a closed skill
Closed skill - A skill which is not affected by the environment or performers within it. The skill tends to be done the same way each time.
Define a complex skill
Complex Skill – Require lots of decision making in order to be successful, they tend to be taught after experiencing success in basic skill, which can for some take considerable time to master.
Define deep breathing
Deep breathing - Slow, deep breaths whilst relaxed.
Define direct aggression
Direct aggression - Aggressive act which involves physical contact with others, eg a punch.
Externally paced skill
Externally-paced skill - The skill that is started because of an external factor. The speed, rate or pace of the skill is controlled by external factors, eg an opponent.
Extrinsic Feedback
Extrinsic feedback - Received from outside of the performer, eg from a coach. See Kinaesthetic feedback for a comparison.
Extrovert
Extrovert - Sociable, active, talkative, out-going personality type usually associated with team sports players.
Feedback
Feedback - Information a performer receives about their performance. Feedback can be given during and/or after performance.
Fine movement
Fine movement (skill classification) - Small and precise movement, showing high levels of accuracy and coordination. It involves the use of a small group of muscles.
Goal setting (SMART goals)
Goal setting (SMART goals) - A method to increase motivation and reduce anxiety. Goals should be SMART: * specific – specific to the demands of the sport/muscles used/movements used * measureable – it must be possible to measure whether they have been met * accepted – they must be accepted by the performer and others involved, eg coach * realistic – they are actually possible to complete * time bound – over a set period of time.
Goal setting (SMART goals)
Goal setting (SMART goals) - A method to increase motivation and reduce anxiety. Goals should be SMART: * specific – specific to the demands of the sport/muscles used/movements used * measureable – it must be possible to measure whether they have been met * accepted – they must be accepted by the performer and others involved, eg coach * realistic – they are actually possible to complete * time bound – over a set period of time.
Performance goals
Goal types (performance goals and outcome goals) - Performance goals Personal standards to be achieved. Performers compare themselves against what they have already done or suggest what they are going to do. There is no comparison with other performers.
