Midterm 2

Question 1

Definition of team building

Answer 1

systematic and deliberate actions taken to promote closeness, connection, unified purpose and shared commitment among teams or groups

Question 2

5 features of deliberate practice

Answer 2

1. demands full concentration and accurate mental images
2. requires near-maximal physical effort and sufficient recovery
3. involves well-defined, specific TCs for practicing just outside the comfort zone
4. not perceived as enjoyable because of effort required
5. focus on long-term improvement with great support

Question 3

3 things enabled by target conditions

Answer 3

1. direct attention to behaviours and attitudes that affect performance
2. result in a more satisfying experience
3. lead to higher levels of effort and persistence

Question 4

Teams led by coaches who establish and monitor TCs experience ____ (4)

Answer 4

1. higher sense of team cohesion
2. perform better together
3. work harder for each other
4. stay more focused on achieving their goals

Question 5

5 features of an effective practice

Answer 5

1. set challenging and specific TCs
2. incorporate deliberate practice and recovery
3. give athletes choice, ask for input on practice design
4. carefully designed short sharp well-thought-out learning activities that keep athletes busy, moving and problem-solving
5. create competitive game-like practice activities, harness and make visible the power of positive rivalry

Question 6

Command learning: definition, time for use

Answer 6

Coach tells athlete what to do, why, how
Use with low skill level and/or low confidence, when safety is a risk, when precision is absolutely crucial

Question 7

Discovery learning: definition, time for use

Answer 7

Athlete figures out optimal method through experimenting and failing, with mild guidance from the coach
Use anytime it’s possible, esp with kids, new activities, moments of important learning