definitions

Question 1

what is the definition for skill

Answer 1

A learned action/behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty a minimum outlay of time and energy. (skill has 2 Ls so is the one that has to be learned)

Question 2

what is the definition of ability

Answer 2

inherited from your parents, abilities are stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire skills

Question 3

what is the definition of a basic skill

Answer 3

a skill that requires few decisions when being performed

Question 4

what is the definition of a complex skill

Answer 4

a skill that requires decision making using lots of information as well as large muscle groups

Question 5

what is the definition of an open skill

Answer 5

affected by the environment

Question 6

what is the definition of a closed skill

Answer 6

not affected by the environment

Question 7

what is the definition of a self-paced skill

Answer 7

when the performer controls the start and speed of a skill

Question 8

what is the definition of an externally paced skill

Answer 8

when the performer has no control over the start or speed of the skill

Question 9

what is the definition of a gross skill

Answer 9

a skill that uses large muscle groups

Question 10

what is the definition of a fine skill

Answer 10

a skill that uses smaller muscle groups

Question 11

what is the definition of a goal setting

Answer 11

a method to increase motivation and reduce anxiety

Question 12

what is the explanation of a performance goal

Answer 12

•concerned with improving skill, technique and performance
•no comparison to others •personal standards to be achieved
•performance goals are recommended as they rely on factors that can be controlled
•beginners prefer performance goals because success can be motivating

Question 13

what are examples of performance goals

Answer 13

• the performer
• PB in 1500m
• to score 20 goals this season
• to reach level 12 on the multistage fitness test

Question 14

what is the explanation of an outcome goal

Answer 14

•concerned with overall result and winning
•comparison to others
•outcome goals should be avoided as they rely on factors that cannot be controlled
•beginners prefer to avoid outcome goals because failure can demotivate/winning may be an unrealistic goal

Question 15

what are examples of outcome goals

Answer 15

• other performers
• 1st in 100m
• to be selected to represent my country
• to win my race

Question 16

what does the S stand for in SMART and what is the definition

Answer 16

specific - goals should relate directly to the task, muscles used or movements used

Question 17

what does the M stand for in SMART and what is the definition

Answer 17

measurable - goals should be evaluated against a previous performance or external standard

Question 18

what does the A stand for in SMART and what is the definition

Answer 18

accepted - both by the coach and by the performer for the goal to be effective

Question 19

what does the R stand for in SMART and what is the definition

Answer 19

realistic - goals should be challenging but attainable

Question 20

what does the T stand for in SMART and what is the definition

Answer 20

time - bound - a limit should be set to achieve the goal

Question 21

what is the definition of health

Answer 21

a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity

Question 22

what is the definition of fitness

Answer 22

the ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment