Course/Exam Help

Question 1

How do you answer an ‘analyse’ question?

Answer 1

Provide the advantages and disadvantages and draw conclusions.

3 I’s -
Identify - identify a certain thing
Implication - what is the consequence, how does this help?
Impact - what is the full effect of this?

Question 2

How do you answer an ‘evaluate’ question?

Answer 2

Look back on the effectiveness - make a judgement and support it with evidence

Value - how effective and what it helped you improve
Reinforce - “this was good because…”
Impact - highlight the positive/negative effects it had on your performance

Use PAST TENSE

Question 3

How do you answer a ‘describe’ question?

Answer 3

Present simple details about an aspect of the course

Use short and sharp statements

Who what where when how

DO NOT explain the impact

Question 4

How do you answer ‘explain’ questions?

Answer 4

Give reasons and state the effect

Lock and Key - why did you select something and what logical effect did this have?

Sentence 1 should answer the question
Sentence 2 should provide the effect

Question 5

What are two methods of collecting data for the mental factor?

Answer 5

Measuring motivational behaviour questionnaire

SCAT test

Question 6

What are two methods of collecting data for the emotional factor?

Answer 6

Coach feedback

Self-reflection questionnaire

Question 7

What are two methods of collecting data for the social factor?

Answer 7

Coach feedback

Team feedback

Question 8

What are methods of collecting data for the physical factor?

Answer 8

Fitness - Standardised fitness tests

Skills - coach feedback

Tactics - match analysis sheet

Question 9

What are two factors impacting performance for the mental factor?

Answer 9

Decision-making

Concentration

Question 10

What are three factors impacting performance for the emotional factor?

Answer 10

Anger

Happiness/sadness

Fear

Question 11

What are two factors impacting performance for the social factor?

Answer 11

Communication (verbal and non-verbal)

Team dynamics

Question 12

What are two factors impacting performance for the physical factor?

Answer 12

Fitness - CRE

Skills - accuracy

Tactics - role related demands

Question 13

What are two approaches to development for the mental factor?

Answer 13

Positive self talk

Visualisation

Question 14

What are two approaches to development for the emotional factor?

Answer 14

Team talks

Visualisation

Question 15

What are two approaches to development for the social factor?

Answer 15

Building team dynamics

Defining roles

Question 16

What are two approaches to development for the physical factor?

Answer 16

Fitness - continuous training

Skills - repetition

Tactics - opposed/unopposed practices

Question 17

Describe the measuring motivational behaviour questionnaire

Answer 17

I rated myself on a scale for behaviours before performing
The total score told me if I was motivated or not
I could then decide if this was a factor impacting my performance

Question 18

What are the benefits of the measuring motivational behaviour questionnaire?

Answer 18

Simple to carry out

Can be carried out quickly just before performance

Can collect data over several performances so can show changes in attitude

Question 19

What are the limitations of the measuring motivational behaviour questionnaire?

Answer 19

You may lack confidence in your knowledge

Relies on the performer being honest

You may feel self conscious about commenting on your own performance

Question 20

Describe the SCAT test

Answer 20

I read each statement carefully and decided to tick them other ‘rarely’, ‘sometimes’ or ‘often’ in relation to how I felt when competing

Question 21

What are examples of standardised fitness tests?

Answer 21

Cooper test
T7
300m swim

Question 22

What does happiness/sadness affect?

Answer 22

Confidence
Belief in self
Resilience
Optimism

Question 23

What does fear affect?

Answer 23

Decision making
Realising potential
Anxiety
Nervousness
Stress

Question 24

What do high levels of team dynamics lead to?

Answer 24

Lots of encouragement and support

Everyone passes to everyone

Equal and fair opportunities

Question 25

What do low levels of team dynamics lead to?

Answer 25

Criticism

Not passing to/receiving passes from certain team mates

Arguments within the team

Question 26

What is the definition of CRE?

Answer 26

The ability of the heart and lungs to work for a prolonged period of time

Question 27

What is visualisation?

Answer 27

“Picturing yourself being successful in a high pressure moment”

It is used to develop anxiety, concentration and motivation

Question 28

How do you build team dynamics?

Answer 28

Team building games

This develops communication, leadership and relationships

Question 29

What does continuous training improve?

Answer 29

CRE

Scores/times in the long run

Question 30

What is the cycle of analysis?

Answer 30

Investigate ——> analyse ——> develop ——> evaluate

Question 31

What are the two types of communication?

Answer 31

Verbal and Non-Verbal

Question 32

Why is repetition useful?

Answer 32

Our muscles become used to the timing and coordination required to perform the skill

Question 33

What is the difference between unopposed and opposed drills?

Answer 33

Unopposed - 
Without an opponent
No pressure
Used to learn a new tactic or strategy
Slowly work through play

Opposed-
Work through play with an opposition
More game-like
Pressure

Question 34

What changes can you make to a PDP?

Answer 34

FREQUENCY - increase training from 1 to 3 per week

INTENSITY - reduce rest from 30s to 20s

TYPE - from shadow to repetition etc

TARGETS/GOALS - review mid-term

WORK/REST RATIO - increase/decrease rest

Question 35

Why might a PDP need to be changed?

Answer 35

BOREDOM - players may switch off during training

EFFECTIVENESS OF APPROACHES - to ensure weaknesses are being addressed

Question 36

What is qualitative data?

Answer 36

Data gathered from personal judgements, opinions and reflections.

E.g. coach feedback.

Question 37

What is quantitative data?

Answer 37

Data that can be specifically measured (facts and figures such as percentages).

E.g. it was identified that 75% of my shots were overhead clear.

Question 38

How can you answer a question to add more DEPTH?

Answer 38

1) impact on you

2) impact on game