Sports Physchology Flashcards
Define skill?
Learned action or behaviour. Which is intended to bring pre-determined results.
What is an ability?
An inherited trait, which increases there potential to learn an ability with ease
What is a trait?
A distinguid quality/characteristics belonging to a person
What 4 groups can skills be classified by?
Complex————Basic
Open(changing environment)———-closed(unaffected environment)
Self paced——-externally paced
Gross(large powerful)——————fine(small precise)
Why do performers set goals?
-to help motivate them to succeed
-helps focus on training aspects
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What is the difference between performance goals and outcome goals
Performance goals
•they are personal goals
• not compared to others
Outcome goals
•focus on winning
• demotivates beginners
What are SMART targets?
Specific
Measurable (measure if target has been met)
Accepted(target is validated )
Realistic
Time bound; target covers set period Overtime
What is extrinsic feedback
Feedback received from outside performer
What is intrinsic feedback?
Feedback provided within a performer
What is arousal and how does it relate to the Inverted U- theory
Arousal: is the physical and mental state of alertness.
The inverted U theory states that the optimum performance occurs at the optimum arousal level
What is basic processing information model and describe it?
Input~>decision making~>output~> Feedback(looping
-Input: (receive info from senses & intuition, use selective attention)experience > beginners
- decision making:(info selected to be analysed, use short term memory or long term memory
-output (decision which is acted upon and Carried out)
-feedback( response record after action been performed, intrinsic, extrinsic or kinaesthetic)
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What are introverted and extroverted personalities?
Introverts prefer to be on there own, usually express shyness and are quit, and most likely to enjoy individual sports.(utilizing high concentrations levels and precision which causes low arousal)
Extroverts: enjoy interacting with others. Are very sociable, enthusiastic and talkative. They Can became bored if alone(sports use gross skills causing low concentration. Leading high physical arousal)
What are the different types of motivation?
(1)Intrinsic motivation: motivation within performer. This can encourage satisfaction when participating in training/competitions. That can help motivate them to keep going.
-is easy to control, reliable, which can lead to continuous effort
(2) extrinsic motivation: motivation from others(coach, crowd, family)
-these can be tangible rewards or intangible. Which can provide pride. Although can make it difficult to intrinsically be motivated from being too Ive reliant on rewards.
What is the difference between direct and indirect aggression?
Direct aggression: involves physical contact. Is within rules of the sport to improve performance
Indirect aggression: doesn’t involve physical contact. Is applied to object to gain advantage. This helps channel aggression into objects to provide more power to be more successful.
What is the difference between positive and negative feedback?
Positive feedback: motivates performer to try harder. Is usefal for beginners to build confidence. Although if it is overused it can be lost quickly. Making individual complacent and arrogant
Negative feedback: informs performer of incorections in performance. They are not rude but constructive. To help provide guidance, especially by elected to prioritize skill needed to be developed. This can demoralize performer if there is too much . Which can make beginner struggle to respond.
