skill learning and individual differences

Question 1

age

Answer 1

the age of athletes will affect their capacity to learn skills and the manner in which they respond to the coach

Question 2

gender

Answer 2

research shows men and women are more similar than different in their sporting potential

Question 3

skill level

Answer 3

the current skill level of athletes in relation to the skills involved in a particular sport requires careful consideration by the coach.

Question 4

training background

Answer 4

a coach must take into account the training background of an athlete. The extent of prior experience will determine the starting point of a coaching program and have an impact on the training methods used.

Question 5

fitness level

Answer 5

the coach must ensure that the physical demands of the training activities do not have a detrimental effect on the athlete’s performance

Question 6

motivation to participate

Answer 6

it is important for the coach to be aware of why their athletes want to participate and complete.

Question 7

what are the two types of rewards?

Answer 7

intrinsic reward
extrinsic reward

Question 8

what are intrinsic rewards?

Answer 8

those which arise from within the athlete themselves through feelings of achievement, satisfaction and the challenge of attaining a goal.

Question 9

what are extrinsic rewards

Answer 9

those which come from external sources such as trophies, championships, money, praise from the coach and acknowledgement by teammates.

Question 10

what two types of goals are their

Answer 10

short term goals
long term goals

Question 11

what are short-term goals

Answer 11

can be used in a drill or training session, for example, landing 3 out of 5 first serves in

Question 11

what are long-term goals

Answer 11

relate to a number of matches or even an entire season, for example, finishing in the top four

Question 12

specific factors that may have an impact on the motivational level of athletes include

Answer 12

the level of expectation
the need to achieve
the need for social approval
the need to avoid failure
personal goals

Question 13

injuries

Answer 13

the coach must be aware of any injuries that athletes may be carrying at training or in competition

Question 14

disabilities

Answer 14

athletes with disabilities should not be treated any differently from other athletes in terms of the general coaching principles