Definitions Subfactors Flashcards
Skills
PHYSICAL
The ability to perform skills within an activity - may be natural ability or may have to work hard to develop skills
CRE
PHYSICAL
Cardio respiratory endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to provide the working muscles with oxygenated blood for a long time without tiring
Agility
PHYSICAL
Agility is the ability to change the position of the body quickly, precisely and with control
Speed
PHSYICAL
Speed is the body’s ability to perform an action in a short amount of time
- whole body speed
- limb speed
Power
PHYSICAL
Power is a combination of speed and strength/ main physical aspects of fitness that is required to jump high
Concentration
MENTAL
Concentration is your ability to focus on what is going on in a performance situation
Level of arousal
MENTAL
Arousal is defined as being an energised mental state of alertness and preparedness for an activity
Optimum level of arousal
Within level of arousal
Where the performer operates at his/her best. Emotional physical and mental arousal are at their peak. Sufficient adrenaline to create excitement but maintain composure. Thinking processes at their most productive
Decision making
MENTAL
This helps us anticipate what might happen and think ahead to plan the possible course of action
Uses - senses, past experience, ability to read what needs to be done
Fear / anxiety
EMOTIONAL
Fear or anxiety is an emotion induced by a perceived threat, which causes you to quickly pull away or in sporting terms HIDE
Anger
EMOTIONAL
An emotion whereby the individual has normally been offended, denied, wronged and a tendency to react through retaliation. It is a strong, uncomfortable emotion after being provoked
Happiness / sadness
EMOTIONAL
An emotional state of mind ranging from Feeling content and joy to a feeling of despair grief or sorrow
Team dynamics
SOCIAL
Team dynamics is the interaction of performers within a team or group. It is mainly to do with making the team more effective than the sum of its parts
Communication
SOCIAL
The ability to convey information to team mates through the exchange of verbal speech, signals or action during practice and performance
Roles and responsibilities
SOCIAL
In any team activity you will have a role or responsibility that helps the group or team. Each member of the team or group is expected to contribute and fulfil their role in the team
