Sport Psychology

Question 1

What is open skill and give an example of it.

Answer 1

Open skills is where the situation is always changing, seen in sports such as netball and football

Question 2

Give an example of closed skill and what it is.

Answer 2

Closed skills take place in a stable, predictable environment, and the player knows exactly what to do and when. Skills are not affected by the environment. Eg- free throw in basketball, set piece fir football

Question 3

What is basic skill?

Answer 3

Is a skill in that the player finds easy to do and little concentration to do. This could be a chest pass in netball, or a side - foot pass in football

Question 4

What is complex skill?

Answer 4

Complex skill needs the players complete attention and concentration as it is technically difficult to perform: for example, a penalty kick in football, or a smash in tennis.

Question 5

Intrinsic feedback

Answer 5

Feedback that comes from the performer themselves.

Question 6

Extrinsic feedback

Answer 6

Comes from an outside source

If you get negative feedback it may demotivate them, but positive feedback would motivate them.

Question 7

Concurrent feedback

Answer 7

Given at the time of the performance
Eg - from the coach on the sideline during a match
Sort of feedback can be acted on immediately

Question 8

Terminal feedback

Answer 8

Given at the end of a game or performance. Giving an overview of the whole of the performance

Question 9

Reasons for mental rehearsal

Answer 9

Essential method to control emotions and mental state before completion.
Useful method to help individuals manage feelings, control their level of excitement, manage stress and achieve their correct levels of confidence and motivation.
Helps the athlete focus on what they are trying to achieve

Question 10

What are the methods used to prepare mentally for sports performance?

Answer 10

Positive self talk
Using imagery
Performance evaluation
Relaxation session