Unit 4 Flashcards
Define a skill?
A learnt action with the intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy e.g conversion in rugby
Define ability?
Inherited from your parents, abilities are stable traits that determine an individuals potential e.g height
Name the 4 different continua?
Basic to complex, open to closed, self-paced to externally-paced, gross to fine
What is the basic to complex skill continuum?
Basic - few decision made, usually taught as a beginner e.g walking. Complex - decision making, takes considerable time e.g high jump
What is the open to closed skill continuum?
Open - unstable environment, skill affected by people around you e.g rugby tackle. Closed - stable environment, skill will not change in how you do it e.g javelin throw
What is the self to externally-paced skill continuum?
Self-paced - speed, pace and rate of movement controlled by performer e.g long jumper. Externally-paced - start of movement controlled by external factors e.g sprinters start off gun noise
What is the gross to fine skill continuum?
Gross - large movements involving large muscle groups e.g throwing a javelin. Fine - smaller movements with smaller muscle groups requiring accuracy and precision throughout action e.g archery
What does SMART targets stand for?
Specific, measurable, agreed, realistic, time-bound
Name 2 reasons why goal setting is used?
Build resilience, motivate and guide yourself
What does a performance goal include?
NO comparison to others, personal standards to be achieved and comparison to previous performances
What is an outcome goal?
Sometimes compare to others, focus on end result, aim to win more than individual performance
What are the 3 steps of information processing?
Senses - gathering data from input, prioritising the most important stimuli, making a suitable decision
What is input?
Information received via the senses from the environment
Describe decision making?
Data is analysed and a response is selected
What is output?
Where the decision is acted on
