motor learning and coaching

Question 1

define transfer of learning

Answer 1

is the effect that past experiences have on learning a new skill

Question 2

list categories of transfer of learning

Answer 2

skill to skill
theory to practise
training to competition

Question 3

define skill to skill

Answer 3

occurs when a skill developed in one sport has an influence on a skill in another sport

Question 4

define theory to practise

Answer 4

the transfer of theoretical skills into practise

Question 5

define training to comp

Answer 5

refers to the transfer of skills developed in training into competition situation

Question 6

list and describe the different effects of transfer of learning

Answer 6

positive transfer of learning
- when skills or info gained from a previous learning experience helps with the learning of a new skill. 100m sprint and long jump

negative transfer of learning
- occurs when skills or info negatively impacts on learning of a new skill. cricket and baseball

zero transfer of learning
- occurs when the learning of a new skill is not affect either pos or neg. swimming and netball

Question 7

list the coaching activities

Answer 7

simple to complex
shaping
chaining
static to dynamics

Question 8

describe simple to complex

Answer 8

a drill that begins with an easier version of the skill as the mastered complexities are added until the whole skill is able to beperformed at the speed and intensity required for a comp (teaching skills to little kids)

Question 9

describe shaping

Answer 9

the process of simplifying a complex skill or using an incomplete. version of the skill.

EXAMPLE:
1 step layup
2 step layup
drbble lay up
recieve pass and lay up
run at basket recieve pass, step defender, lay up

Question 10

describe chaining

Answer 10

the breaking down into parts of a complex skill or activity and teaching the skill part by part then concluding with a total completion of the skill.

freestyle
- just kicking
- just doing arms
- putting it all together.

Question 11

describe static and dynamic the coaching activity

Answer 11

a drill that begins with a palyer stationary to execute the skill and gradually add in the movement required, until it is performed at the peed andintensity required by competition.

STATIC
- performer practices skill while in a stationary position
- in a closed environment

dynamic
- performer is moving
- in an open environment

Question 12

list the 5 different reflective improvement methods

Answer 12

checklist, training log, coach/ mentor feedback, video analysis, questionarres

Question 13

describe the reflective improvement method : training log

Answer 13

reporting how you felt with their performance which can be checked by coach for feedback

Question 14

describe the reflective improvement method checklist

Answer 14

made up of key points or criteria on how the skill should be correctly executed and gathers info to improve performance

Question 15

describe the reflective improvement method video analysis and provide 5 benefits

Answer 15

recording the performance and showing it back to the athlete in order to point out areas that needs to be improved.
- can be used in comparision of elite athletes performing.
- slow motion to make it esier to notice errors
- zoom in of skill
- track progress - stored and measured for improvement
- different people can review it

Question 16

describe the reflective improvement method video analysis and provide 5 benefits

Answer 16

recording the performance and showing it back to the athlete in order to point out areas that needs to be improved.
- can be used in comparision of elite athletes performing.
- slow motion to make it esier to notice errors
- zoom in of skill
- track progress - stored and measured for improvement
- different people can review it

Question 17

describe the relective improvement method questionnaires

Answer 17

a specific set of questios set by the coach, for athlete to complete post performance to evaluate and reflect on what they performed well/didnt.

Question 18

draw reflective learning flow chart

Answer 18

relfection - recognition of areas to improve - planning for improvement- action.

Question 19

qualitative analysis is also known as

Answer 19

Knudsen Morrision model

Question 20

name and out line each stage of qualitative analysis a coach would use to improve an athletes golf swing

Answer 20

preparation
- coach gains the knowledge of the skill

observation
- the coach watches or videos the athlete gathering masses of data

evaluation
- identification of errors/strengths/ weaknesses and plans ways to correct them

intervention
- the coach provides feedback or gives them drills to help improve his swing

Question 21

draw the flow diagram of the stages of qualitative analysis

Answer 21

1.preparation- 2.observation- 3.evaluation- 4.intervention- 5. revaluation

Question 22

list the stages a coach uses in qualitative analysis

Answer 22

preparation
observation
evaluation
intervention
re-evaluation

Question 23

list the 3 different coaching styles

Answer 23

laissez faire
democratic
autocratic

Question 24

define what the autocratic leadership style is when its best used

Answer 24

• leader makes the decision and define clear roles both on and off feild
• time bound and need results immediately
• if theyre working with novice players as they need to be provided with demonstrations
• coaching a team that lacks disapline
• dangerous activities are being conducted ehich require supervisoin and guidance

Question 25

describe one negative for each of the leadership styles

Answer 25

autocratic- not ideal for the experienced athletes that are intrinsically motivated

democratic- doesnt work well under time constraints as they require resluts fast

laissez faire- players can fool around which can be a safety issue

Question 26

define the democcratic leadership style and describe when it is best used

Answer 26

this leader consults and the coach and the group are both apart of the decision making process.
- players feel like thay have a degree of ownership of the team as theyre apart of decisions
-works well when athletes are experienced as they can add to the process of desisions
- when coaching individual athletes that are intrinsically motivated liek tennis
- works well with female teams as theyre more likely to contribute in group descussion

Question 27

define the laissez fair leadership style and when its used

Answer 27

where the coach will let people do as they choose and are handoff
- coach can step back allowing players to step forawrd into leadership roles
- creates inititave and allows athletes to think outside the box
- meets the needs of athletes who want to focus of participation and socialisaion not winning
- training is relaxed creating less pressure and can lead to improvent of skill or game play

Question 28

there are many athletes who have come from a gymnastics background, then moved to diving and been very successful. when learning a new routine, coaches often get these athletes ot practised a simplified version of the skill which doesnot replicate actual performance.

Dfine the training activity used

Answer 28

shaping which is the process of simplifying a complex skill or using an incomplete. version of the skill.