Motor learning and coaching

Question 1

Stages of knudsen-morrison model

Answer 1

Preparation
Observation
Evaluation
Intervention
Re-evaluation

Question 2

Stages of the reflective learning process

Answer 2

Reflection
Recognition
Planning for improvement
Action (implement change)

Question 3

Explain and list 3 ways to analyse performance

Answer 3

1-Lab Testing: computerised, various factors can be manipulated
2-Field testing: performer is analysed at training
3-Competitive analysis: analyses when under game conditions and game pressures

Question 4

2 methods of anaysis

Answer 4

1- quantitative = use of numbers is objective (based on facts)
2-qualitative = subjective based on opinion (knudsen-morrison model)

Question 5

Skill to skill

Answer 5

When a skill developed in one sport has an influence on a skill developed in another sport

Question 6

Theory to practice

Answer 6

Transfer of game plans/skills/tactics into game play
Plans may be specific to athletes and competition
(whiteboard can be used in front loding to show set plays and positions)

Question 7

Training to competiton

Answer 7

Transfer of skills developed in training into competition
Coaches must replicate game demands at training
Correct decision making is critical to successful performance

Question 8

Define shaping

Answer 8

when athletes learn a simplified version / incomplete version of skill
The performer practices
Then coach adds missing components

Question 9

Define Chaining

Answer 9

the skill is broken down into component parts
STart by teaching the first part until perfect then add the second component ect.
(forward and backward chaining)

Question 10

Define simple skill

Answer 10

Little practice to learn
Little cognitive ability
Limited decision making
Limited components 
taught as a whole

Question 11

Define a complex skill

Answer 11

Repeated practice required
More cognitive ability
Many components
More decision making
Broken down into components to be taught

Question 12

Define a static skill

Answer 12

Stationary position
Predicable environment
Limited decision making

Question 13

Define a dynamic skill

Answer 13

Performer is moving
Increase in decision making
Open environment
Replicated game play

Question 14

Moving from simple to complex drills

Answer 14

Increase attention demands
Reduce auditory cues
Increase speed
Increase objectdifficulty

Question 15

Moving from complex to simple drills

Answer 15

Reduce object difficulty
Increase auditory cues
Decrease speed
Decrease attention demands

Question 16

Authoritarian coach characteristics

Answer 16

Intense energy
Winning is the only goal
Well organised
Uses punishments
Demands attention to detail from players 
strict
intimates younger players
used in pre-season

Question 17

Democratic coach characteristics

Answer 17

Flexible
Creates an atmosphere with mutual respect
Concerned with the welfare of players
co-operative with players
communication
indivual sports
in season and in finals

Question 18

Laissez Faire coach chacacteristics

Answer 18

Little instructions
Minimal guidance
relaxed atmosphere
Little influence on players 
relaxed 
no pressure on players
briefly in pre-season

Question 19

Positive transfer of learning

Answer 19

When skills and / or information gained from a previous learning experience helps with the learning of a new skill

Question 20

Negative transfer of learning

Answer 20

When skills and / or information gained from a previous learning experience impedes the learning of a new skill

Question 21

What is proactive transfer of learning?

Answer 21

A previously learnt skill affects the skill currently being learnt

Question 22

What is retroactive transfer of learning?

Answer 22

Learning a new skill affects a previously learned skill

Question 23

Uses of checklists?

Answer 23

• Determines technical and tactical ability of performer
• outline key criteria and techniques
• use gathered information to improve performance
• for error correction and detection
• used by fellow athletes

Question 24

Uses of videos?

Answer 24

• slows/ pauses movement

- verbal feedback is used in combination

Question 25

Checklists and videos in error correction

Answer 25

• keeps record to look back on
• compares current performance to previous performance
• compares with elite athletes
• overlaying/split screen

Question 26

4 reflective techniques

Answer 26

reflective journal: record feelings/successes/failures coach and athlete can keep them
mentoring: supportive figure provides feedback from professionals
video analysis:re-watch play
questionnaires: gathers information about individual players

Question 27

Describe the preparation phase (K-M)

Answer 27

Coach is concerned with the process of devolving a prerequisite knowledge about the particular skill

Question 28

Describe the observation phase (K-M)

Answer 28

Involves the systematic gathering of information about the performance about the performance

Question 29

Describe the evaluation phase (K-M)

Answer 29

identify the strengths and weaknesses of performer and list in order of priority of correction

Question 30

Describe the intervention phase (K-M)

Answer 30

Involves providing feedback and corrections to performer, under practice conditions to improve performace

Question 31

Describe re-evaluation phase (K-M)

Answer 31

observing performer implementing changes