Sports Physchology workbook questions. Flashcards
Which one of the following is an open skill?
A penalty flick in hockey.
Define the term closed skill.
A closed skill is a skill that is not affected by the performers or the surrounding environment.
State one reason why recreational jogging is considered a basic skill.
It is simple and requires little thought.
Which one of the following is the most complex skill?
Laying up a shot in basketball.
State two characteristics of a complex skill.
- Difficult.
- Require thought and concentration.
Which one of the following is a performance goal?
Increasing the number of assists I make in the next game.
Give an example of when a coach may set an outcome goal.
A coach may set one at the beginning of the season.
Explain why beginners should not be set outcome goals
- It would be unrealistic.
- They may become too focused on the end result.
State three reasons why the use of goal setting may be considered goal pressure.
- Increases motivation.
- Increases focus.
- Reduced anxiety.
Which one of the following should be filtered by selective attention?
Noise from the crowd.
Explain why feedback is an important stage in information processing.
- It is a review of yourself.
- It encourages you to do better.
Explain one of the qualities required to ensure visual guidance is successful.
Demonstrations must be good otherwise the performer might not understand.
State when a coach would use verbal guidance and give an example to support your answer.
- A coach would use with more experienced performers.
- ## It would be used when demonstrations are not possible.
State one advantage and one disadvantage of verbal guidance.
Advantage:
- No equipment is required.
Disadvantage:
- Some movements are hard to explain.
State the difference between manual and mechanical guidance.
Manual:
- This is where the coach moves the performer into position.
Mechanical:
- This is where the coach uses equipment to support the performer.
