Mock Scenario - Jan 2016 Flashcards
What does the fact that Ben volunteers in a local primary school and that he runs sports sessions and competitions at lunchtimes suggest to us?
Non qualified coach, roles in PE, sports role model for young children.
Different levels of sport (grass roots - elite), extracurricular opportunities / activities, volunteering in free time.
What does the fact that Ben began gymnastics in primary school and has been on the National Talent Programme since the age of 14 tell us?
Experienced in gym, potential, committed, competitive, high activity needs + performance.
What does the fact that Ben trains 6 times a week in a gym facility mean?
Committed, high activity needs and performance levels, facilities available, leisure centres, private club?
Bens facility is equipped with the latest equipment and technology, what could this be?
Technology: Clothing adapted - nylon, Lycra, tight fitting so out of way, freely moveable.
Equipment: video equipment to analyse performance and improve, professional equipment, springy floors to avoid injury, spring boards give higher push and more force for better performance, grip on pummel horse, safety pits etc.
What does Bens strict training routine and diet set by his coach show?
Gymnast, probably mesomorph, designed for strength improvement, bulk muscle (e.g. low no. of reps + heavy weights), stabilise performance.
What can we tell by the fact that Ben has a small group of friends who are not involved in sport?
Peer pressure, may affect training? may affect performance? may not though, friends may be supportive.
Ben has a shy personality and often suffers from anxiety when competing in major competitions, what could this mean?
Introvert, may choose not to volunteer for leadership or ambassador roles etc, anxiety = affects on performance pos + neg, major competitions shows level of performance, finds them quite daunting, maybe not used to / familiar with them?
Ben has represented Great Britain at the European Junior Gymnastics Championships and hopes to emulate Louis Smith by competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. What can we learn from this?
Competed at National Level, elite performer, Louis smith = idol / role model / ambassador, has high goals, pushing to reach targets, Olympic Games 2016.
What is meant by the term ‘amateur’ gymnast?
Not a full time job, not professional, doesn’t get paid.
