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.
Define the term imagery.
Imagery is where you visualise something.
State when a performer would use mental rehearsal.
In the tunnel before kick off.
Which one of the following is an example of aggression in sport?
D
Which one of the following is a characteristic of an extrovert?
Enjoys interaction with others.
Match each description to the most appropriate personality type.
A: Introvert.
B} Introvert.
C} Extrovert.
D} Extrovert.
Explain how two characteristics of extroverts make them ideally suited to sports such as Rugby.
Extroverts enjoy working with others. This makes their personality ideal for team games such as Rugby as there are gross skills used. Also, in Rugby you would need to be enthusiastic which would suit an extrovert. You would also need to be talkative which would also suit an extrovert. They would enjoy the interaction of rugby and its social nature.
Which one of the following is an example of extrinsic intangible motivation?
Cheers from the audience.
Identify the type of motivation being described in the following statements.
A} Tangible.
B} Intangible.
C} Intangible.
