Section 5

Question 1

Define skill.

Answer 1

A learned ability to bring about the result you want with confidence and minimal effort.

Question 2

Define ability.

Answer 2

A person’s set of characteristics that control their potential to learn a skill.

Question 3

What are the 3 stages of skill level?

Answer 3

1) The Cognitive Stage - Beginner
2) The Associative Stage - Mild
3) The Autonomous Stage - Experienced

Question 4

What’s the difference between Performance Goals and Outcome Goals?

Answer 4

Performance Goals are based on improving your own personal performance. Outcome Goals are focused on being better than others.

Question 5

What’s the method for goal setting?

Answer 5

S pecific 
M easurable 
A chievable 
R ealistic
T ime bound

Question 6

What’s the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic feedback?

Answer 6

Intrinsic is how it personally felt and how you feel it went. Extrinsic is when someone else tells you or shows you what happened.

Question 7

Define arousal.

Answer 7

How mentally and physically alert you are.

Question 8

What’s the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Answer 8

Intrinsic is from the enjoyment of physical activity. Extrinsic is through rewards such as money and trophies.

Question 9

What’s the order of the information processing model?

Answer 9

1) Input
2) Decision Making
3) Output
4) Feedback

Question 10

What 3 techniques can help with mental preparation for sport?

Answer 10

1) Visualisation
2) Positive Self Talk
3) Deep Breathing

Question 11

What the name of the perfect level of arousal?

Answer 11

Optimum level of arousal.

Question 12

What the difference between introverts and extroverts?

Answer 12

Introverts = Shy, Quiet, Thoughtful
Extroverts = Sociable, Talkative