Soc 26 Flashcards
Open skill
The environment and things around you always change.
Closed skill
The predictable skill thats stable in the environment that doesn’t change, the traits are habitual skills and self paced.
Simple skill
Easy low concentration skill, little information to process they require few decisions to make they are used in may sports.
Complex skill
A high concentration skill more difficult higher information to process, decisions need to be made quickly generally sports specific.
High organisation skill
Complicated phases that are difficult and require lots of attention, they are difficult to break down into phases
Low organisation skill
Uncomplicated skill thats simple it requires uncomplicated stages, can usually break the skill down into phases
Massed practise
Practised until learnt without taking a break, it can be mentally challenging and it can be practises at different intensities
Distributed practise
Practised over several sessions it includes plenty of rest breaks normally for players of lower ability, experience or fitness level
Fixed practise
Practised in a single situation, they are practised over and over again until perfected. Closed sills are normally practised in every way
Variable practise
Practising the skill in a variety of different situations, they adapt and are open for skills also normally for players of lower ability experience or fitness level
Guidance
Information to aid the learning of a skill; can be given visually, verbally, manually or mechanically
Visual guidance
A coach showing the technique or ‘perfect model’, they are easy to understand, but harder to show difficult skills the also helps the learner to visualise the skill
Verbal guidance
Can be hard to understand, but its important for harder skills. They can be provided during a performance and is ideal for open use skills, they are good for advanced performers
Manual guidance
Using physical contact to help a performer complete a skill. It can be used with learners of all abilities, it helps build confidence
Mechanical guidance
Using equipment to help a performer complete a skill, its very effective in the early stages of learning it also helps the learner gain a kinaesthetic of the movement
Feedback
Information received before, during or after a performance about the performance
Intrinsic guidance
Comes from the performer themselves, experienced performers will know when something feels right or wrong, whereas beginners may not have such experience
Extrinsic guidance
Comes from an external spruce such as a teacher or coach. Beginners will benefit greatly from extrinsic feedback as they may not have the knowledge to access their own performance
Concurrent guidance
Provided during the performance. This feedback can be acted from the sidelines from the manager
Terminal guidance
Provided at the end of the game or performance, this feedback will be aimed at being more reflective and giving an overview of the performance
Mental preperation
For most sports people mental preparation starts long before the warm-up in a game. Getting the right mindset is something practised during training and something you might get help from.
Imagery
Is a mental or psychological technique in which the performer imagines or visualises themselves being successful in their performance.
How does mental rehearsal/ imagery help an athlete
Maintain a positive attitude
Stay calm
Eliminate distractions
