sports psychology

Question 1

define skill

Answer 1

a learned action/behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy

Question 2

define ability

Answer 2

a stable inherited trait that determines a persons potential to learn and acquire a skill

Question 3

define a basic skill

Answer 3

learned action that is easy to learn, foundation of more complex skills

Question 4

define complex skills

Answer 4

a difficult skill that requires a high level of concentration, decision making and coordination

Question 5

define open skill

Answer 5

a externally paced skill affected by the (unstable) environment and requires the performer to make decisions and adapt their skills

Question 6

define closed skill

Answer 6

a self paced skill that is performed in a stable environment and not affected by external factors

Question 7

define a self paced skill

Answer 7

a skill that the performer controls such as timing and speed (internal)

Question 8

define an externally paced skill

Answer 8

a skill that is controlled by an external factor rather than the athlete themselves

Question 9

define gross movement (gross motor skills)

Answer 9

using large muscle groups to perform big/powerful movements that aren’t very precise

Question 10

define a fine motor skill

Answer 10

a skill that uses a small range of muscle groups to execute precise movements

Question 11

example of basic skill

Answer 11

walking and jumping

Question 12

example of complex skill

Answer 12

high jump is a complex skill requiring coordinated running in an accurate bend, followed by a correctly timed jump and effective body position to clear the bar

Question 13

example of open skill

Answer 13

football pass- potentially used to avoid oncoming opponents, pass around or chipped over them
rugby tackle- to catch and stop a moving opponent, if they get past you it’s a rear tackle rather than front

Question 14

example of closed skill

Answer 14

a somersault in gymnastics, replicate skill in same way, don’t need to change
javelin throw, replicated each time, noting affects direction of it

Question 15

example of self paced skill

Answer 15

free throw in basketball, player can take their time to prepare and shoot ball at own pace without interference
golf swing, chooses when to hit the ball and control the speed and power of the swing.

Question 16

example of externally paced

Answer 16

when marking an opponent in netball, your movement is affected by the opponents movement

Question 17

example of gross skill

Answer 17

Swimming (especially strokes like Butterfly or Freestyle): Requires coordinated, powerful movements of the arms, legs, and core.
Tackling in Rugby: Involves body positioning, core strength, and large muscle movements to complete the tackle.

Question 18

example of fine skill

Answer 18

dart throw
archery
snooker

Question 19

define performance goal

Answer 19

a personal standard set by a performer that focuses an aspect of performance that they are in total control of, comparing only to their own previous performance not others

Question 20

define outcome goal

Answer 20

a goal that focuses on the end result of an athletes performance usually by comparing to other competitors

Question 21

example of performance targets

Answer 21

to achieve a first serve percentage of over 70% in all matches
improve shooting accuracy by practicing free throws and three point shots
improve agility for better ball control when dribbling in football

Question 22

examples of outcome goals

Answer 22

winning a goal medal at the olympics
a youth rugby player may aim to be selected for a regional team before the end of the season
a pole vaulter may aim to finish in first place at the major championship.