chapters 8-11 Flashcards
(69 cards)
define ability
the qualities a person is born with
define skill
a learned and practised ability that brings about the result that you want to achieve with maximum certainty and efficiency
factors affecting skill
age and maturity, culture, motivation, anxiety, arousal conditions, facilities, environment, teaching and coaching
characteristics of a skilled performer
Fluent, aesthetically pleasing, consistent, accurate, goal-directed, coordinated
different types of skills
Basic and complex, fine and gross, open and closed.
define basic skills
simple skills such as throwing, catching, running
define complex skills
more difficult skills that require a high level of coordination and concentration
define closed skills
skills that are not affected by the environment or the performer within it
define open skills
skills that are affected by the environment, the performer has to react and adjust to the situation and this will constantly change.
define fine skills
precise movements that require high levels of accuracy and technique, They are often small movements that require small groups of muscles such as in the fingers.
define gross skills
movements that use large muscle groups to produce big, powerful movements; gross skills are usually performed by the arms and legs.
information processing model
Input ➡decision making ➡output ➡feedback
cognitive stage of performance
beginner stage, make a large number of mistakes due to the learning of a new skill or technique.
Associative stage of performance
The performer begins to understand the requirements of the skills and becomes more consistent.
Autonomous stage of performance
The athlete does not have to think about the skill he or she is performing, allowing their mind to focus on other events or processes around them.
define feedback
the information that a performer receives about their performance
extrinsic feedback
information that comes from an external source, like a teacher or coach
intrinsic feedback
information that comes from within, to do with emotions, thoughts and muscles
Knowledge of results
knowing your score, time, distance or place in the race. This will allow you to measure or judge how well you have done
knowledge of performance
analysing your quality of movement or use of techniques. kinaesthetic sense.
goal setting
a desired aim or outcome, Something that you are trying to achieve
SMARTER goals
Specific Measurable Agreed Realistic Time-phased Exciting Recorded
intrinsic motivation
the motivation that comes from simply doing the activity itself.
extrinsic motivation
motivating forces that come from outside the person and the activity, such as prizes, trophies, praise from others or fame
