Chapter 7 Quiz

Question 1

a well planned approach…

Answer 1

observer, analyze, correct.

Question 2

6 steps to successful observation

Answer 2

1) determine objective of sports skill
2) note special characteristics of skill
3) study top-flight performers
4) divide skill into phases
5) divide each phase into key elements
6) understand why each element is performed as it is

Question 3

Determine to objective of the sports skill (1)

Answer 3

analyze rules and conditions of said sport. most skills have more than one objective

Question 4

discuss example (1)

Answer 4

primary objective is to throw it as far as possible. Secondary objective is to land in the sector and you cannot fall out of the ring.

Question 5

special characteristics (2)

Answer 5

determine what enables the skill to be performed and how they are performed (non-repetitive vs repetitive. conditions under which athletes perform skills.

Question 6

non-repetitive skill

Answer 6

discrete skill. there is a definite beginning and end. shooting a free throw for example.

Question 7

non-repetitive skill in sequence

Answer 7

momentum generated on non-repetitive skill assists in beginning another non-repetitive skill. Triple jump for example.

Question 8

repetitive skills

Answer 8

cyclic and repetitive in nature. one complete cycle leads into the next.

Question 9

closed skill

Answer 9

precise and predictable. action of the opponent is irrelevant. typically no changes in weather conditions.

Question 10

open skill

Answer 10

unpredictable environment. against opponent. uncertain weather conditions.

Question 11

study top performances (3)

Answer 11

based on sound, sight, and feel. good technique. through analysis. provides a visual picture with speed, motion, timing, and body positions.

Question 12

divide into phases (4)

Answer 12

make it easier to find errors. not watching too much.

Question 13

phase

Answer 13

a connected group of movements that add together to equal the total sports skill. many skills can be broken down into four phases. each phase leads into/influences the next phase.

Question 14

4 phases

Answer 14

1) preparatory movements and mental set
2) windup
3) force-producing movements
4) follow-through/recovery

Question 15

windup

Answer 15

stretch muscles to optimal force-producing position.

Question 16

force-producing movements

Answer 16

the specific actions that generate force.

Question 17

follow-through/recovery

Answer 17

occurs immediately after the force-producing swing is completed.

Question 18

Divide phases into key events (5)

Answer 18

distinct actions that join to make a phase. the skill is the building, the phases are the walls. key elements are bricks used to make the walls/phases.

Question 19

understand mechanical reasons (6)

Answer 19

all actions are founded on mechanical principles.