Sport Psychology Flashcards
(45 cards)
Skill
A learned action to bring about the result you want with certainity and minimum effort
Ability
A set of traits that are inherited
Basic Skill
Doesnt require much thought or decision making
e.g running
Complex skill
Lots of thought or decision making is required
e.g overhead kick
open skill
performed in a changing enviroment where a performer has to adapt and react to external factors
e.g hockey tackle
Closed skill
a predictable enviroment - not affected by external factors
e.g penalty kick
Self paced skill
Controlled by the performer
e.g tennis serve
Externally paced skill
external factors are in control
e.g tennis return
gross skill
involves powerful movements by large muscle groups
e.g rugby tackle
fine skill
uses snmaller muscle groups to carry out precise movements that require accuracy and cordination
e.g throwing a dart
performance goals
based on improving your own personal performance
outcome goals
focuses on the end result such as winning
reasons for performance goals
Not comparing yourself to others
Focus is on improving personal performance
More motivating
Do not rely on others
Reasons for outcome goals
motivate advanced players
performance may decrease if they are focused on end result
yu dont always have control over end result - rely on other performers
Why do should you use goal setting
to keep the performer motivated
to plan successful training sessions
monitor progress
to keep the performer focused
boost confidence of performer
What does the acronym SMART stand for
Specific - Must be clear and focused on what you want to improve
Measurable - It must have something that can be measured e.g time, distance
Accepted - decide on my all the participants in the process
Realistic - it is practical and can be possible given your ability to perform
Time Bound - a time frame to be completed in - helps to see the effect of training
4 types of guidance
Mechanical
Visual
Manual
Verbal
mechanical guidance
coach uses equipment to help support the performer by improving technique
Advantages and disadvantages of Mechanical guidance
+ Can get a feel for the movement
+ Builds confidence
+ Reduces danger
-Not the same as doing the skill
-Dependent on support
-Not used in large groups
verbal guidance
The performer is told information about how to complete the correct technique
Advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance
+ Instructions can be given quickly
+ No equipment required
+ Can be used during performance
-Can be unclear and confusing
-Some movements are difficult to explain
-relies on coaches communication
Visual guidance
when the perfomer is shown the skill - pictures, demonstrations, videos
Advantages and disadvantages of visual guidance
+ Can copy the movement
+ Can be done in large groups
-Demonstration may be poor/incorrect
-Time consuming
-Not good for complex skills
Manual guidance
Coach physically supports or moves the performer to get into right position
