Sports Psychology Flashcards
What are open skills?
Skills that are performed in a situation that is always changing and where the player has to continually adapt to the situation.
What are the main methods a coach will use when teaching someone?
- Visual guidance.
- Verbal guidance.
- Manual guidance.
- Mechanical guidance.
What are the things that coaches will need to take into account when teaching someone?
- The learner’s ability level in the activity.
- The sport or skill being taught.
- The facilities available.
- The learner’s personality and learning style.
What is visual guidance?
Visual guidance is showing an individual a demonstration. E.g. watching a video, watching someone who can perform the skill being taught.
What is verbal guidance?
Verbal guidance is explaining to someone how to perform a skill or movement.
What is mechanical guidance?
Mechanical guidance is when equipment is used to perform a skill.
What are the advantages of verbal guidance?
The coach can explain in further detail or emphasise specific points about the skill.
What are the disadvantages of verbal guidance?
It is difficult for beginners to understand verbal guidance, especially if it is a complicated skill.
What are the advantages of visual guidance?
It helps the performer to know what the skill is supposed to look like.
What are disadvantages of visual guidance?
If visual guidance is given in a video, learners will not be able to ask questions to clarify their understanding.
What is intrinsic feedback?
Intrinsic feedback is when the performer says how they think they performed or contributed to a team or game.
What is an advantage of intrinsic feedback?
It may boost a performer’s confidence because they think they had done really well and were happy with their performance.
What is a disadvantage of intrinsic feedback?
It may affect the motivation of the performer because they feel they are underachieving.
What is extrinsic feedback?
Extrinsic feedback is when a coach or teammates give feedback to a performer.
What is an advantage of extrinsic feedback?
Extrinsic feedback will motivate a performer to improve and learn from their practice.