UNIT 4 - sports psychology Flashcards

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skill

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learning to bring about determined results, as a result of practice

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2
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ability

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a natural, innate capability

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3
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basic skill

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a skill that requires low decision making

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4
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complex skill

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a skill that requires high decision making

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5
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open skill

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a skill with an unpredictable outcome

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closed skill

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a skill that occurs in fixed predictable situations; it is not affected by environment

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7
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self-paced skill

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the performer chooses the start and speed of the skill

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8
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externally paced skill

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the performer chooses the start and speed of the skill

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9
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gross skill

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a skill which uses large muscle groups

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fine skill

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a skill that uses smaller muscle groups

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outcome goal

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a target that is focussed on winning or social competition against others

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12
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performance goal

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a target that is focused on improving individual performance or technique

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SMART goal

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specific
measurable
accepted
realistic
time bound

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14
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information processing

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the method by which data from the environment is collected and used

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15
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input

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information picked up by the senses from the display

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16
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selective attention

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filtering out irrelevant information from the display

17
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decision making

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using the short and long term memory to make a decision

18
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output

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information sent to the muscle to carry out a response

19
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feedback

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understanding what went right or wrong during the output stage

20
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basic information processing model

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input, decision making, output, feedback

21
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arousal

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a physical or mental state of alertness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement

22
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optimal point of arousal

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the most excited that you can be without a decline in your performance