sports physocology

Question 1

6 types of feedback

Answer 1

• positive
• negative
• knowledge of results
• knowledge of performance
• extrinsic performance
• intrinsic performance

Question 2

4 types of guidance

Answer 2

• visual
• verbal
• manual
• mechanical

Question 3

what is knowledge of results ?

Answer 3

information from the results they have been given from a performance/ game

Question 4

what is knowledge of performance ?

Answer 4

information given about there performance from someone else like technique etc.

Question 5

what is extrinsic feedback ?

Answer 5

information gained from someone outside of yourself e.g coach

Question 6

what is intrinsic feedback ?

Answer 6

information gained from yourself about your performance e.g how it felt

Question 7

what is visual guidance ?

Answer 7

being able to see what something should look like and how something is done e.g live demo

Question 8

what is verbal guidance ?

Answer 8

something being described to you on how something should look or feel and how you do something e.g being told when to take off in a front somersault

Question 9

what is mechanical guidance ?

Answer 9

using training aid or objects to aid the coaching process e.g the rig in trampolining

Question 10

what is manual guidance ?

Answer 10

involves a coach physically moving a performer into the correct position or supporting them as they perform the move e.g pushing someone round in a somersault

Question 11

a positive of each type of feedback

Answer 11

positive - motivates the performer
negative - enables coach to be able to provide guidance on how to correctly perform a skill
knowledge of performance - can be very detailed alot or info
knowledge of results - quick measure of success
extrinsic - begineers need it to be aware of basic skills
intrinsic - can make quick adjustments

Question 12

a positive of each type of guidance ?

Answer 12

visual- useful for all performers
verbal - good for highlighting key teaching points
manual - performers develop correct feel
mechanical - good for dangerous skills

Question 13

a negative for each type of feedback ?

Answer 13

positive - performer can feel overly confident
negative - can be demoralising
knowledge of performance - challenging to break performance down
knowledge of results - demotivated as there is only one winner
extrinsic - difficult to get advice from qualified coach
intrinsic -high level of knowledge is needed from the individual

Question 14

a negative for each type of guidance ?

Answer 14

verbal - can lead to info overload
visual - some skills are too complex to demonstrate
manual - skill can feel different when someone is forcing moving your body
mechanical - equipment may be expensive

Question 15

what is a skill ?

Answer 15

action or way of behaving that can be learned.

Question 16

what is a ability ?

Answer 16

different from a skill. something someone is born with. that they inherit. tend to be a relatively stable trait.

Question 17

what are the skill continuum ?

Answer 17

basic - complex
opened - closed
self paced - externally paced
gross movement - fine movement

Question 18

what is the difference between basic and complex ?

Answer 18

basic - simple things such as catching or throwing don’t take a long time to learn
complex - take a long time to learn requires a lot of concentration and coordination

Question 19

what is the difference between opened and closed ?

Answer 19

opened - skills affected by the enviroment (different every time)
closed - skills that are not affected by the enviroment ( same every time )

Question 20

what is the difference between self and externally paced ?

Answer 20

self paced - skill starts when the performer decides to

externally paced - skills that are started in response to an external factor

Question 21

what is the difference between gross and fine movement ?

Answer 21

gross movement - involves large muscle groups, that create big powerful movements
fine movements - small and precise movements that require high level of accuracy and concentration. small muscles.

Question 22

what is a performance goal ?

Answer 22

these are personal goals that an individual wants to achieve. based on what they have already achieved or what they want to achieve in the future

Question 23

what is an outcome goal ?

Answer 23

these are focused on the end results.

Question 24

what is information processing ?

Answer 24

name given to the process that a performer goes through when they make and act on decisions.

Question 25

4 stages of information processing?

Answer 25

input
decision making
output
feedback

Question 26

what is input ?

Answer 26

data recieved from the display e.g tennis ball being hit towards you.

Question 27

what is decision making ?

Answer 27

data is analysed and a appropriate response is selected. from memory.

Question 28

what is output ?

Answer 28

the decision is acted on

Question 29

what is feedback ?

Answer 29

data received in response to the output.

Question 30

what is arousal ?

Answer 30

physical or mental state of alertness or readiness.

Question 31

what is the inverted U theory ?

Answer 31

graph that states that an optimal performance occurs when a performer reaches an optimal level of arousal.

Question 32

ways the manage arousal ?

Answer 32

• deep breathing
• mental rehearsal
• positive self talk

Question 33

what is direct Aggression ?

Answer 33

aimed directly at other players and involves physical contact.

Question 34

what is indirect aggression ?

Answer 34

does not involve direct physical contact towards other player. aggression is taking out on object e.g football.

Question 35

2 types of personality types ?

Answer 35

• introverts

- extroverts

Question 36

what is an introvert ?

Answer 36

tend to be shy quiet and passive usual prefer to take part in individual sports.

Question 37

what is a extrovert ?

Answer 37

tend to be social, active and outgoing. who usually prefer team sports.

Question 38

2 types of motivation ?

Answer 38

intrinsic - drive that comes from within, personal pride

extrinsic - drive to do well or win for external awards e.g trophies.