Paper 2 - Sports Psychology Flashcards
What is a motor skill?
A coordinated pattern of movements acquired through practice towards an intended outcome
What is a skilful movement?
One in which a predetermined objective is accompanied with maximum efficiency with a minimum outlay of energy
Ability
Natural
Skills
Learnt
What are the characteristics of Skilful movement?
- Efficiency
- Pre-determined
- Coordinated
- Fluent
- Aesthetic
What does being efficient mean, in terms of skilful movements
Means the performer can complete the skill with no wasted energy
Give a sporting example of being efficient
In terms of a skilful movement
A good swimming technique
—> helps you to swim faster + for longer
What does being pre-determined mean, in terms of skilful movements
Means the performer will practice/preform the skill with an aim in mind
Give a sporting example of being pre-determined
In terms of a skilful movement
Gymnast will know her routine before she starts
What does being co-ordinated mean, in terms of skilful movements
Performer uses 2 or more parts of the body together to get the maximum effort
Give a sporting example of being co-ordinated
In terms of a skilful movement
A footballer jumping to strike the ball on the volley
What does being **fluent* mean, in terms of skilful movements
A skilled athlete is able to flow confidently from one skilled movement to another
Give a sporting example of being fluent
In terms of a skilful movement
A rugby player picking up the ball in one fluid movement
What does being **aesthetic* mean, in terms of skilful movements
The performer makes the skill look good
Give a sporting example of being aesthetic
In terms of a skilful movement
Dancer preforming a pirouette in a routine
What ways can skills be classified as?
- Open
- Closed
- Simple
- Complex
What is the environmental continuum?
Skills can be classifies on how much they are affected by the sporting environment
What is an open skill?
- Skills affected by the environment
- A performer has to react and adapt to external factors
Give an example of an open skill
A pass in football
What is an closed skill?
- Skills that are not affected by the environment
- Always preformed in the same predictable environment - not affected by external factors
Give an example of a closed skill
A golf swing
What is the difficulty continuum?
Skills can be classified on how difficult or complex the movement is
What is a simple skill?
Straightforward, basic skills with hardly any decisions
How do simple skills need to be taught?
Can be taught as a whole skill by repeating the skill
What is a complex skill?
The skill involves many decisions or judgements to make
How do copmplex skills need to be taught?
Must be learned in stages
What is goal setting?
Setting targets that you want to reach
Give some reasons on why you would want to set goals
In terms of training
- Setting goals helps you stick to your training programme
- Helps training by giving you something to aim for, motivates you to work hard + keeps you enthusiastic
- Helps to improve performance