Sports Psychology Flashcards

1
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Skills definition

A

Specific tasks that can be learnt and practiced

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2
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Environmental Continuum

A

Open/Closed Skills

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3
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Example of an open skill

A

Dribbling

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4
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Example of a closed skill

A

Penalties, Golf Swing

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5
Q

Difficulty Continuum

A

Complex/Simple Skills

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6
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Example of a simple skill

A

Running

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7
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Example of a complex skill

A

Rainbow Flick

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8
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Characteristics of a skillfull movement

FACE P

A

1) Fluent
2) Aesthetics
3) Co-ordinated
4) Efficiency
5) Pre-determined

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9
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SMART target

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1) Specific
2) Measurable
3) Achievable
4) Recorded
5) Time Based

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10
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Different types of goals

SLOP

A
  • Short term goals
  • Long term goals
  • Outcome goals: results based
  • Performance goals: technique based
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11
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What does Specific mean in SMART?

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Targets must be concise and clear

“To take off 0.5 seconds PB running time”

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12
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What does Measurable mean in SMART?

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  • Must be measured and compared

- Easy to Monitor

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13
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What does Achievable mean in SMART?

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  • Target must be challenging but reachable

- Motivating

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14
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What does Recorded mean in SMART?

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Needs to be recorded to track progress

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15
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What does Timed mean in SMART?

A

Set for a particular time to be completed e.g 4-5 weeks

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16
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5 steps of mental preparation

M PICS

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1) Mental rehearsal
2) Positive thinking
3) Imagery
4) Concentration
5) Selective attention

17
Q

What can mental preparation be used for?

A
  • Familiarising the athlete with a routine, play pattern, competition site
  • Motivate the athlete by recalling images of success
  • Perfect skills or skill sequences
  • Reduce negative thoughts by focusing on positive outcomes
18
Q

Feedback is…?

A

A vital part of information processing which provides confidence, motivation and improves performance.

19
Q

What is intrinsic feedback?

A

Comes from within the performer. Feelings from muscles/joints about the action.

20
Q

What is extrinsic feedback?

A

Comes from results and match analysis

1) Knowldge of results - the outcome
2) Knowledge of performance - techniques used

21
Q

What is knowledge of results?

A

Info provided to the athlete detailing stats and data.

22
Q

What is Knowledge of performance?

A

Info provided to athlete after performance about technique and decision making

23
Q

What are the 4 types of guidance?

A

1) Visual guidance - demos, videos
2) Verbal guidance - instructions
3) Manual guidance - trampoline
4) Mechanical guidance - floats

24
Q

Visual guidance definition

A

Learners are shown the whole action

25
Q

Verbal guidance definition

A

Learners listen to information given

26
Q

Manual guidance definition

A

Coaches physically move a performer and support them in performing a skill

27
Q

Mechanical guidance definition

A

Learners use equipment to help support the practising of a skill