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Question 1

skill

Answer 1

a learned action or learned behavior with the intention of bringing out predetermined results

Question 2

ability

Answer 2

an stable trait that determines an individual potential to learn a skill

Question 3

basic skill

Answer 3

requires a few descisions and a lower level of co-ordination and concentration

Question 4

complex skill

Answer 4

require lots of descisioms and a high level of co-ordination and concentration

Question 5

gross skill

Answer 5

using large muscle groups to perfrom big powerful movements

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fine skills

Answer 6

using small muscle groups with accuracy and coordination

Question 7

self paced skill

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the rate and pace of the skill is decided by the performer

Question 8

externally paced skill

Answer 8

the rate and pace of the skill is decided by an external factor

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open skill

Answer 9

performed in a certain way to deal with a changing enviroment

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closed skill

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performed the same way each time as it isnt affected by the enviroment or performers

Question 11

performance goals

Answer 11

driven by personal achivement , a personal best

Question 12

outcome goals

Answer 12

based on specific desired results

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SMART goals

Answer 13

Specific- to meet demands of sport
Measurable
Accepted- by coach
Realistic
Time-bound - deadline

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information processing model

Answer 14

input
descision making
output
feedback

Question 15

input

Answer 15

taking information of their enviroment via their senses

Question 16

descision making

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can useshort term memory if they have made a similar descision in the last few minutes
or can use long term memory and then select a response

Question 17

output

Answer 17

the descision is sent to the appropriate musclesfor the response.

Question 18

visual guidance

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watching an instructor, video footage, images or diagrams

Question 19

pros of visual guidance

Answer 19

quick and consise
beginners can copy
slow motion replay for complex skills

Question 20

cons of visual guidance

Answer 20

difficult to demonstrate complex skills
performers need to be paying attention

Question 21

verbal guidance

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explanations on how to do things, or audible cues on when to move/hold

Question 22

pros of verbal guidance

Answer 22

can be provided whilst the action is being performed
easily combined with other forms of guidance

Question 23

cons of verbal guidance

Answer 23

less suitable for beginnerd because of technical language
complex skills are hard to explain

Question 24

manual guidance

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coaches may physcically move body parts in to the correct position

Question 25

pros of manual guidance

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useful for beginners to get the feel
safety
help to develop complex skills

Question 26

cons of manual guidance

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only on an individual basis
less suitable for elite performers
physcial contact requires consent

Question 27

mechanical guidance

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sports equipment being used to assist the performer

Question 28

pros of mechanical guidance

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useful for beginers to get the feel of the motion
saftey
builds confidence without fear of injury

Question 29

cons of mechanical guidance

Answer 29

can become reliant on the support
mistakes in technique can become engraned

Question 30

positive feedback

Answer 30

explains what a peformer is doing right, better for beginners

Question 31

negative feedback

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explains what a peformer is doing wrong, better for elite

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extrinsic feedback

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provided by an outside observer, better for beginners

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intrinsic feedback

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comes from within, a feeling/ sense, better for elite

Question 34

knowledge of results

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provides feedback on the outcome, better for beginners

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knowledge of performance

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focuses on individual elements of a performance, better for elite peformers

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arousal

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a state of physical and mental alertness or readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitment

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how do low arousal levels affect performance

Answer 37

performers get bored and lose focus, better for fine skills

Question 38

how do high arousal levels affect performance

Answer 38

stress levels build, better for gross skills

Question 39

deep breathing

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performers exaggerate breaths to reduce stress, increase oxygen to the brain, and maintain a calm rhythm to their breathing.

Question 40

positive self talk

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performer gives themself instruction or encoragment in their head, to create positivity

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visulisation

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mentally picturing themself performing a skill or imagining positive outcomes to help them relax and focus

Question 42

direct aggression

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an act that involves physical contact, e.g rugby tackle or boxing punch

Question 43

indirect aggression

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an act on an object to gain advantage, e.g hitting a tennis ball hard

Question 44

introverts

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individuals who are shy, quiet, thoughtful and enjoy being on their own

Question 45

what sports do introverts prefer

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individual sports, that require low arousal levels, fine skills and precision or concetration.

Question 46

extroverts

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individuals who enjoy social interation, are enthusiastic and talkative.

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what sports do extroverts prefer

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team sports that are fast paced and require gross skills and lower concentration

Question 48

intrinsic motivation

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a sense of pride, satisfaction and self worth that comes from within

Question 49

extrinsic motivation

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a drive that comes from external factors, like praise or trophies

Question 50

which type of motivation is more effective

Answer 50

intrinsic, because you will have sustained effort, rather than short-lived feelings