Sports Pyschology Flashcards
What is a skill?
A skill is an action or a way of behaving that can be learned. Once learned, a skill can be performed easily and efficiently again and again with the same or a very similar outcome.
What is an ability?
Ability is something that is inherited. It is an inherited, stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill.
What are the classifications of skill?
Basic, complex, open, closed, self-paced, externally paced, gross and fine.
What is a basic skill?
A basic skill is a simple skill that doesn’t require much concentration.
What is a complex skill?
A complex skill is a skill that requires a great deal of concentration and coordination to perform.
What is an open skill?
An open skill is a skill that is performed in a certain way to deal with a changing or unstable environment.
What is a closed skill?
A closed skill is a skill that is not affected by the performers within it or the environment.
What is a self-paced skill?
A self-paced skill is a skill that is started when the performer decides to start it.
What is an externally paced skill?
An externally paced skill is a skill that is started because of an external factor.
What is a gross movement?
A gross movement is a skill that uses large muscle groups to perform big, strong powerful movements.
What is a fine movement?
A fine movement is a skill involving small precise movements.
What is a performance goal?
Performance goals are personal standards to be achieved.
What is an outcome goal?
An outcome goal is a goal that focuses on the end result and on winning.
What does Smart stand for?
Specific, measurable, accepted, realistic and time-bound.
What is information processing?
Information processing is the name given to the process that a performer goes through when they make and act on decisions.
