lesson 3 Flashcards
what are the 4 formal game categories
1) target games
2) strike/ field games
3) net/ wall games
4) invasion games
what is the emphasis in target games
emphasis on precision, aim and accuracy
what is the main skill theme is target games
manipulation
what are some examples of variations for target games
- change distance
- change angles
- add obstacles
what are the characteristics of learn to train for ages 8-9
Still focussing on the ground, in the water, in the air and on ice/snow for overall sport skill development
70% of time training, 30% competition (emphasis on fair play, and trying different events/positions)
Intro to mental preparation and life skills
Physical Capacity enhanced with a focus on strength, endurance & flexibility and arm and leg speed
Introduce “ancillary capacities” (w/u, c/d, nutrition, hydration, recovery, sleep, etc.)
Sport specific training 3x per week; other sport participation/physical activities 3x per week
Continue to encourage unstructured play
“Talent” identification
what are the four phases of motor development
- reflective mouvement phase
- rudamentry mouvement phase
- fundamental mouvement phase
- specialized mouvement phase
what are the stages of motor proficency progression
1) Reflexes
2) Rudimentary (Spontaneous) Movements
3) Fundamental (Voluntary) Motor Abilities (Initial → Elementary → Mature Fundamental Motor Abilities)
4) Specialized Movement – Applied Game & Sports Skills (Transitional → Applied → Lifelong Utilization )
5) Growth and Refinement and Peak Performance
6) Lifespan Engagement (Daily Living, Recreational, Competition)
what are some challenges that beginner athletes face
Unfamiliar, complex and rapidly changing environments
They must interpret a mass of information with little or no idea what is important in the picture they are seeing
They must decide what to do without a clear understanding of the rules or basic tactical principles
They move into positions before they know where or when to move
They are requested to execute a technique they have not yet mastered
what is required to become a skillful athlete
1) Reading the Play & Executing the Desired Action
2) Eliminating the Time Lag
3) Relying on Intuition
4) Analysing Opponents
why do traditional approaches to teaching and coaching fail
They ignore the importance of practice time
They do not ensure close alignment between practice and game
They rarely account for the diversity of players and their learning/development within the group
They underestimate the importance of each learner in regards to the mastery of SKILL
Primary initial focus is only on technique
what are the important components of an athlete
Agility – enables players to get into the right position when the want and need to get there
Courage & Toughness – this ensures players can cope with physical challenges in sport
Communication – the ability to effectively comminate (with team-mates, coaches, referees, etc.)
A willingness to Play Fairly – underlies all participation in sport, emphasizing enjoyment and achievement
Resilience & Mental Strength – the ability of the athlete to focus on a task and respond positively to setbacks
Endurance/Fitness – allows a player to continue to get in good positions and maintain high levels of concentration and technical ability throughout the game
Technical Ability – how would you define this?
what are the 9 principles underlying tactics and strategies
- deception principle
- surprise principle
- mobility principle
- opportunity principle
- cohesion principle
- competency principle
- reserve principle
- economy principle
- improvement principle
