Sports Pyschology Questions Flashcards
Which one of the following is not a skill classification?
Extrinsic feedback is not a skill classification.
Who one of these does the a in smart target technique for goal setting stand for?
Accepted is the a in smart.
Which one of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?
I want to beat my personal best today.
Describe a sport particularly suited to an extrovert.
Football.
Describe a sport suited to an introvert.
Tennis.
What is manual guidance?
Manual Guidance is where the coach physically helps you perform the skill.
Which option uses manual guidance?
Performers are supported completing the skill.
Briefly explain why this technique would be beneficial to him.
This would get him motivated to complete the skill but it would also mean that he knows how he is going to complete the high jump.
Give an example of the positive self-talk a goalkeeper might use before a penalty shoot out in football.
I can save this.
Identify the type of aggression being used.
Physical aggression is being used.
Name using examples, two types of extrinsic motivation an elite footballer may receive.
Prizes, money and praise.
State two factors that could affect the engagement pattern of age and justify your choice.
- The nature of the sport.
- Accessibility.
Which of the following is an example of aggression in sport?
D
Which of the following is a stress management technique?
Shallow breathing.
Which of the following is an example of positive self talk?
Just keep calm and you will make this shot.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an extrovert.
Enjoys interaction with others.
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic intangible motivation?
Cheers from the audience.
Define the term open skill.
An open skill is one that is affected by the surrounding environment.
Classify the following on a continuum.
Overhead kick:
- Complex.
Free kick:
Basic.
Explain one reason why outcome goals may not be motivating.
- They may not focus on the performance.
- You do not always have control over the outcome.
State why targets should be measurable.
You can measure whether the target has been achieved and it means that you know where you are.
What does the letter r of smart stand for?
Realistic.
State one disadvantage of verbal guidance.
- If demonstration is poor, incorrect movement can be learned.
Identify the type of aggression being used.
Direct aggression.
Explain two reasons why introverts may prefer to play sports such as archery compared to team sports.
- They tend to play sports that require concentration and precision.
- They require low arousal.
Name two types of extrinsic motivation an elite footballer may receive.
- Money.
- Trophies.
State the difference between manual and mechanical guidance.
Manual:
This is where the coach physically supports or moves the performer to help them get into the correct position.
Mechanical:
This is where the coach uses equipment to support the performer to help them with the technique.
Describe the type of guidance you identified in part a.
Manual guidance is where the coach physically supports the performer in helping them get into the correct position.
Which one of the following performers would need the highest level of arousal to be at optimum levels for performance
An experienced rugby player about to tackle an opponent.
Define the term imagery.
Imagery is visualising yourself playing well.
State when a performer would use mental rehearsal.
Before a game.
Which one of the following is an example of positive self-talk?
Just keep calm and you will make this shot.
