sports psychology Flashcards
what is a motor skill
learned body movements or actions that recreated when muscles contract and cause movement at joints
what is a skilful movement
a pre determined, fluent, co-ordinated movement which is efficient, technically accurate and aesthetically pleasing
what are the 5 characteristics of a skilful movement
efficiency
pre-determined
co-ordinated
fluent
aesthetic
what does efficiency mean
little wasted effort or energy, it is made to look easy
what is pre determined
the performer knows exactly what they want to do
what is a simple skill
have few sub-routines and require relatively low focus to complete them.
what is a complex skill
they are made up of lots of sub-routines snd require great focus because they are difficult.
what is an open skill
are heavily affected by an unpredictable and changeable environment
what is a closed skill
they are not affected by the environment because they are predictable
what are the benefits of goal setting
motivate performers
improve focus
increase effort
what is imagery
involves the performer imagining themselves in a relaxed place, in which they feel completely calm and relaxed .
what is mental rehearsal
involves the performer practising a skill in their head before physically executing it/
what is selective attention
involves actively blocking out distractions and focusing all concentration on the performance ahead.
