week 12 Flashcards
what is “practice”
repeated exercises in or performances of an activity or skill so as to acquire / maintain proficiency in it’
what is fixed/ blocked practice
During a fixed practice a skill is practiced repeatedly in the same way under stable conditions.
Great for introducing new skills to participants.
what is variable practice
During a variable practice a skill is practiced in different settings with unpredictable and varied conditions.
Needed to mimic the variety of outcomes that could happen during competition.
what are the three main goals of the long term development in sport and physical activity
1) support the development of physical literacy
2) strive for excellence, and
3) empower people to be active for life.
what is competitive for life
Competitive for Life is the phase of Active for Life for those who compete within the formal structure of their sport. This could be at the U-14 or U-17 level in a house league, all the way to World Masters Competition. It differs from Fit for Life because competitive athletes are striving to improve and to win, and they train accordingly
what is fit for life
Fit for Life is the phase for those who participate simply because they get satisfaction from sport or physical activity. They may, from time to time, compete at a recreational level, but that is not their primary purpose. Fit for Life also describes those who engage in non-sporting physical activity
what is one repeating theme of the LTD model
Quality Sport & PA
