EXPLAIN Flashcards
(19 cards)
*Explain the suitability of one method for collecting information on the PHYSICAL factor
P-One method I used for collecting information on the physical factor was the GOB (General Observation Schedule)
E.G-One reason why the GOB was a suitable method was because it provided me with a permanent record.
I-As a result, I am able to compare my new data to old data. This will allow me to track and monitor my progress and how effective my PDP has been. If I can see I am not making any progress I can change/ adapt my PDP to suit my needs.
E.G-Another reason why the GOB was a suitable method was because it was easy to fill out as the table had a clear lay out.
I-As a result, this meant that when filling out my GOB, it is very unlikely that I would make mistakes due to the table having a clear layout and clear headings. This meant my data is more likely to be reliable and trustworthy due to the limitation of mistakes.
E.G-Another reason why the GOB is a suitable method is because it allows me to identify my strengths and weaknesses.
I-This meant I was able to easily look at the sheet and identify what I rated not able to do (weakness) and good (strength). This then allowed me to have a specific focus for my PDP which was to develop my weakness. This meant I was using my time in training effectively due to my focus being what actually needs improvement.
E.G-A final reason why the GOB is a suitable method is because it is reliable. This is because it provides me with video evidence.
I-As a result, I am able to give an accurate rating as I have the direct evidence right in front of me. This means my data is more likely to be true rather than forgetting how effective my performance was of each skill.
Explain what a performer must consider when setting goals in the PHYSICAL factor
P-A performer should consider the SMART acronym when setting targets.
E.G-One thing a performer should consider when setting targets is that it is specific.
I-This means that they can focus more clearly on a certain element of their physical weakness and give them a clear focus to improve that area.
E.G-A performer should also consider their goal is adjustable and not set in stone.
I-As a result, This means they can take things in to account such as, injuries, illnesses and performance plateau. This means this can be taken into consideration and the goal can be amended to suit the performer.
E.G-A performer should ensure that their target is realistic regarding their performance level.
I-This means that the performer can set a target that is the right level of challenging without being unachievable. This means that the performer will remain motivated and will be more likely to make progress and improvements. This means that they are more likely to reach their goal.
E.G-Finally the target set should follow a time scale.
I-The performer should set both long term and short term goals. This will provide the performer with a clear training focus and objective. This will ensure the performer can plan training appropriately.
Explain the reasons why a performer may need to reprioritise a goal they have set for PHYSICAL factors
P-There are various reasons why a performer may have to reprioritise a goal they have set.
E.G-A performer may need to reprioritise goals if they have set It too hard
I-If the goal is out with the reach of the performer they will not achieve the goal. As a result, the performer will experience failure which will hinder the performers confidence levels.
E.G-A performer may also have to reprioritise goals if they have made their goal too easy.
I-If the goal is too easy to achieve the performer will experience an initial spike in their performance and confidence levels however this will be short lived. As a result, the performer will not progress fully and will experience a plateau in their performance standard.
E.G-A performer may need to reprioritise their goals if they are finding their training too boring. After 2 weeks the approach of gradual build up became boring and repetitive.
I-This meant that the approach was no longer effective as it was not challenging me enough due to its low intensity. I instead changed my approach to repetition drills after week 2 to heighten my intensity in my training. This allowed me to make better progress.
E.G-A performer may reprioritise their goals if they find a new and more important weakness.
I-This will mean that this new focus will have a more detrimental impact on their performance and as such will need to redirect their attention. In doing so, this will mean they can focus their attention on their priority.
Explain the suitability of one approach used to develop physical factors
P-There are many reasons why repetition drills are a suitable method to develop physical factors
E.G-One reason which repetition drills are a suitable method is the repetitive nature allows muscle memory to be developed.
I-This means that due to muscle memory being developed, the skill feels automatic to carry out meaning that when carrying it out in my routine, i have fluency and control.
E.G- A reason why repetition drills are not a suitable method is the approach is not routine like.
I- Due to the repetitive nature of carrying out the skill over and over, this means I am not carrying my cartwheel within a sequence. This means that when it comes to carrying out my cartwheel in my routine I do not have fluency due to not being able to carry out the skill following another skill.
E.G- Another reason why repetition drills is not a suitable method is because it becomes boring.
I- This is because the repetitive nature means that it becomes repetitive. This means that I become unmotivated which has a negative effect on my training.
Explain why is it important to track and monitor performance development for physical factors
P-There are many reasons why it is important track and monitor performance development.
E.G-One reason why it is important to track and monitor performance development is because it allows the performer to see if their plan is working.
I-This means they can see if they are meeting each short term goal and adapt the approaches they are using if they find they are not meeting their targets to make it more relevant to their physical performance levels.
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to identify what physical approaches are working for them.
I-This means they can use these approaches again in future development plans should. they be appropriate for developing that new weaknesses.
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to measure their progress and enables them to make comparisons between pre and post results.
I-This means they can measure their physical progress and gain a confidence boost if they see improvements have been made which can lead to them setting
more challenging goals to ensure they do not plateau.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to identify any new weaknesses that may be a priority.
I-This means that rather than get complacent, they will focus
on new weaknesses and develop other areas of their performance by
taking it back through the cycle of analysis.’
Explain why it is important to track and monitor performance development for
mental factors
P-There are numerous reasons why it is important to track and monitor
performance development.
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to see if their mental performance
development plan is working.
I-This means they can see if they are
meeting each short-term goal and adapt the approaches they are using if they find they are not meeting their targets to make it more relevant to their mental performance levels.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to identify what mental approaches are working for them.
I-This means they can use these approaches again in future development plans should they be appropriate for developing that
new weakness.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to measure their mental progress and enables them to make comparisons between pre and post results.
I-This means they can measure their progress and gain a confidence boost if they see improvements have been made which can lead to them setting more challenging goals to ensure they do not plateau.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to identify any new weaknesses that may be a priority.
I-This means that rather than get complacent, they will focus on new weaknesses and develop other areas of their performance by taking it back through the cycle of analysis.’
Explain the changes which you made during your PDP-PHYSICAL factor
P-There are numerous changes I made during my 6 week PDP
E.G-The first change I made was the specificity of my approaches which I used. During week 1 of my PDP for my physical factor I used gradual build up as a cognitive learner. However, for week 2 I changed my approach to repetition drills. I made this change as I moved from being a cognitive learner in week 1 to an associative learner in week 2.
I-This meant that the approach I used matched my stage of learning preventing me in becoming bored during my training. This ensured I was suitably challenged at all times during my training
E.G-The second change I made to my PDP was the overload which I applied. In week 2 of my PDP I completed 3 sets of 10 reps of repetition drills. I applied overload by changing this to 4 sets of 10 reps I’m week 3.
I- This meant I was making my approach was more difficult as I was now going to be more tired when completing my final set. This helped prepare me for performing my cartwheel in my routine when becoming tired.
E.G-A third change I made to my PDP was my intensity which I was working at. In week 4 I was taking a 2 minute rest in between each set. I changed this to 1 minute 30 seconds rest time in week 5.I made this change because it made my approach more routine like and was forcing me to work under fatigue.
I-This meant that the approach was more challenging for me as I was starting to tire while performing. This allowed my body to get used to carrying out my skills under fatigue as I would be towards the end of my routine.
E.G-A final change I made during my PDP was the targets I set myself. In week 4 I set a target of achieving a minimum of 5 out of 10 successful cartwheels. I proceeded this in week 5 to a target of achieving a minimum of 8 out of 10.
I-increasing my target helped keep me motivated during each session and gave me a quantitative number for me to work towards achieving. This helped keep me focused and motivated during each session
Explain the suitability of a method for collecting information on MENTAL factors
P-One method I used for collecting information on the mental factor was the Mental Performance profile wheel (PPW)
E.G-One reason why the PPW was a suitable method was because it provided me with a permanent record.
I-As a result, I am able to compare my new data to old data. This will allow me to track and monitor my progress and how effective my PDP has been. If I can see I am not making any progress I can change/ adapt my PDP to suit my needs.
E.G-Another reason why the PPW was a suitable method was because it was easy to fill out as the table had a clear lay out.
I-As a result, this meant that when filling out my PPW, it is very unlikely that I would make mistakes due to the table having a clear layout and clear headings. This meant my data is more likely to be reliable and trustworthy due to the limitation of mistakes.
E.G-Another reason why the PPW is a suitable method is because it allows me to identify my strengths and weaknesses.
I-This meant I was able to easily look at the sheet and identify what I rated not able to do (weakness) and good (strength). This then allowed me to have a specific focus for my PDP which was to develop my weakness. This meant I was using my time in training effectively due to my focus being what actually needs improvement.
E.G-The PPW was also suitable because I completed it immediately after training.
I-This meant that my feelings were still fresh and I could accurately insert information. This therefore enabled me to correctly set my next steps in relation to my performance levels and feelings.
Explain what a performer may consider when setting goals for the mental factor
P-A performer may follow the SMART acronym when setting goals for mental factors.
E.G-Their goal should be a specific one that is not written as a general statement.
I-This means they can focus more closely on a certain element of their mental weakness and give the, a clear aim to focus upon which can lead them to Improving that area in the mental factor.
E.G-Their goal should also be adjustable and not set in stone.
I-This means they can take into account issues such as illnesses, injury or performance plateau. This means that goal can take this into consideration and be amended to better suit their performance.
E.G-The performer should also ensure that their goal is realistic to their ability levels.
I-This means they can set a target that is challenging but not unachievable which can ensure that they remain motivated in their pursuit of improvement. This can lead them to giving 100% in all sessions as they know that improvements are within our reach and they will be willing to keep persevering even when the going gets tough.
E.G-Finally the goal should follow a time scale.
I-Goals should be planned for the short term and long term as this will provide the performer with a clear training focus and objective.This will ensure the performer can plan training appropriately.
Explain the reasons why a performer may need to reprioritise a goal they have set for mental factors.
P-There are various reasons why a performer may have to reprioritise a goal they have set.
E.G-A performer may need to reprioritise goals if they have set It too hard
I-If the goal is out with the reach of the performer they will not achieve the goal. As a result, the performer will experience failure which will hinder the performers mental toughness as they may struggle to bounce back after repetitive failure.
E.G-A performer may also have to reprioritise goals if they have made their goal too easy.
I-If the goal is too easy to achieve the performer will experience an initial spike in their performance and confidence levels however this will be short lived. As a result, the performer will not progress fully and will experience a plateau in their performance standard due to a drop in their level of arousal, being under aroused means they won’t push themselves as hard in their training.
E.G-A performer may reprioritise their goals if they find a new and more important weakness.
I-This will mean that this new focus will have a more detrimental impact on their performance and as such will need to redirect their attention. In doing so, this will mean they can focus their attention on their priority.
Explain the suitability of one approach used to develop mental factors
P-There are various ways in which make Conditioned games a suitable approach to develop mental factors.
E.G-One reason why conditioned games are suitable is because it is specific and related to game situations.
I-This means that the performer can impose a condition that is specific to their area of development. In doing so the performer can improve their area of weakness in a game situation. For example, if the performers decision making was poor and they kept choosing to put the ball straight over the net rather than passing to their team mates. They can impose a condition that the ball must be passed a minimum of three times before going over the net. This means that it is specific to their weakness.
E.G-This approach is also suitable as it is easy to change and adapt.
I-This means that the session remains specific to the performers needs and will allow them the best chance to improve.The performer can increase or decrease the level of difficulty associated with the condition. As a result the performer will always be working at a level that is specific to their stage of learning meaning they will always be getting challenged in each session preventing boredom.
E.G-Another reason why this approach is suitable is because it is game like and competitive
I-This means that the performer is more likely to work harder to develop. In addition, the performer is continuing to develop their performance in games which may positively impact on their whole performance.
E.G-Another reason why the approach is suitable is it’s easy to carry out and monitor.
I-This means the performer can carry it out without too much difficulty. As a result, the performer can spend maximum time working on their area of development. Moreover, using multiple conditions over a number of games will enable the performer to check progress by using quantitative monitoring methods.
Explain why it is important to track and monitor performance development for mental factors
P-There are numerous reasons why it is important to track and monitor
performance development.
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to see if their mental performance
development plan is working.
I-This means they can see if they are
meeting each short-term goal and adapt the approaches they are using
if they find they are not meeting their targets to make it more relevant to their mental performance levels.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to identify what mental approaches are working for them.
I-This means they can use these approaches again in future development plans should they be appropriate for developing that
new weakness.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to measure their mental progress and enables them to make comparisons between pre and post results.
I-This means they can measure their progress and gain a confidence boost if they see improvements have been made which can lead to them setting more challenging goals to ensure they do not plateau.’
E.G-Monitoring allows a performer to identify any new weaknesses that may be a priority.
I-This means that rather than get complacent, they will focus on new weaknesses and develop other areas of their performance by taking it back through the cycle of analysis.’
Explain the changes which you made during your PDP – MENTAL
FACTOR
P-There are numerous changes I made during my 6 week PDP.
E.G-The first change I made during my PDP was the specificity of the approaches which I used. During week 3 and 4 of my PDP for my mental factor I used overload drills as an associative learner. However, for week 5 and 6 I changed my approach to using conditioned games. I made this change as I
moved from being an associative learner in week 3 and 4 to an autonomous learner in weeks 5 and 6.
I-This meant that the approach I used matched my stage of learning preventing me in becoming bored during my training. This ensured I was suitably challenged at all times during my training.
E.G-The second change I made was the overload which I applied. For example in week 3 of my PDP I carried out overload drills in a 3v2 setting before moving on to 4v3 in week 4.
I- This started to mirror a more game like situation given more players were involved. This is useful as it further challenged decision-making as there was less space available on the court and more players involved.
E.G-A third change I made during my PDP was the intensity which I was working at. For example in week 5 I was taking a 2 minute rest in between each set. I changed this to a 1 minute 30 seconds rest time in week 6.
I-I made this change because it made my approach more game like and was forcing me to work under more fatigue. This meant that the approach was more challenging
for me as I was starting to tire when performing. This allowed my body to get used to performing my lay up under fatigue as I would be towards the later stages of a match.
E.G-A final change I made during my PDP was the duration of my sessions. In week 5 my conditioned games lasted for 20 minutes before increasing this to 25 minutes in week 6.
I-This was useful because I was able to work for longer on my chosen weakness and the longer time spent working on an area allows a performer to make more improvements
Explain the suitability of one method for collecting information on emotional
factors.
P-One method I used for collecting information on the emotional factor was the SCAT test
E.G-One reason why the SCAT was a suitable method was because it provided me with a permanent record.
I-As a result, I am able to compare my new data to old data. This will allow me to track and monitor my progress and how effective my PDP has been. If I can see I am not making any progress I can change/ adapt my PDP to suit my needs.
E.G-Another reason why the SCAT was a suitable method was because it was easy to fill out as the table had a clear lay out.
I-As a result, this meant that when filling out my SCAT, it is very unlikely that I would make mistakes due to the table having a clear layout and clear headings. This meant my data is more likely to be reliable and trustworthy due to the limitation of mistakes.
E.G-Another reason why the SCAT is a suitable method is because it allows me to identify my strengths and weaknesses.
I-This meant I was able to easily look at the sheet and identify what I rated not able to do (weakness) and good (strength). This then allowed me to have a specific focus for my PDP which was to develop my weakness. This meant I was using my time in training effectively due to my focus being what actually needs improvement.
E.G-I also chose the SCAT as it didn’t require any specialised equipment or tools. All I required was the A4 piece of paper and a pen/pencil
I-This makes the approach very practical meaning that I am much more likely to complete it again. This allows me to easily track and monitor my progress throughout a PDP which I plan to complete.
Explain the suitability of one approach used to develop emotional factors.
P-One approach a performer may use to develop emotional factors is
Positive Self Talk – the three R’s.
E.G-I used positive self talk to develop the emotional factor because it was easy to set up and required no equipment.
I-This meant I was able to maximise my training time on using the approach rather than wasting
time setting things up and therefore developed my performance.’
E.G-Another reason why I used positive self talk was because it was
versatile and was easy to adapt.
I-This meant when I first started out, I was able to use it in my bedroom away from other people so I did not
feel self-conscious which meant I gave it 100% and developed my
emotional factors.
I-This also meant as I got more experienced, I was able to use it during matches when the referee made a decision against me and I was able to focus on saying my personal phrase to help me relax and calm down.’
E.G-Thirdly, this approach can be changed and adapted easily.
I-This means I can alter my phrase to consider different negative triggers that challenge my level of emotional anxiety.
I-As a result, sessions remain specific to the performers needs and will allow them the best chance to improve.The performer can easily change or adapt their phrase if they find itstarting to become ineffective to reducing their anxiety levels.
E.G-Lastly, as there may be numerous things which act as triggers in a performance, both technical and motivational – the performer can have numerous phrases they can use depending on what has triggered their
anxiety.
I-This will allow the performer to remain calm at all times and get
rid of any negative thoughts they may have during the performance
allowing them to refocus on their next task.
Explain the use of one method used to monitor emotional factors
P-One method I used to monitor the emotional factor was a re-test.
E.G-Using a re-test at week 3 and week 6 of a personal development plan allows a performer to make comparisons.
I-This will mean the performer
can compare new results at week 3 against baseline results at week 1 to
judge the effectiveness of a PDP. This then allows changes to be made
if necessary before the final re-test at week 6.
E.G-In addition the SCAT test was completed in week 1 meaning completing it in week 3 and week 6 should be easy to do given the performersprevious experience when carrying it out.
I-This should mean no mistakes are made and any results gained are likely to be accurate.
E.G-Another reason why re-testing is useful is because completing the same method for a second or third time can help a performer identify any new areas for development.
I-This would mean that the performer could re-prioritise their training to ensure their focus is on the most important area
of their emotional performance.
E.G-Finally, re-testing can increase a performer’s level of motivation.
I-Being able to see if changes have been made will allow a performer to feel good about their emotional progress and have a desire to keep working in the same way.
Explain the suitability of one method for collecting information on social
factors.
P-One method I used to collect data on Social factors was the social questionnaire
‘EG-I used the Team Dynamics Questionnaire (TDQ)/social questionnaire because it provided me with accurate and reliable data relating to social cohesion and task cohesion within the social factor.
I-As such, I am able to identify an area of my team dynamics that may be a strength and an area that may be a weakness. This allows me to the plan a PDP targeting my weak area.
‘E.GI also used the TDQ/social questionnaire because I gained both
quantitative data and qualitative data at the end of tool.
I-This was useful because the quantitative data was easy to interpret and I could quickly
see my strengths and weakness. I could then easily compare new data
to this data during the PDP.
E.G-Further, the qualitative data could be trusted as it was personal to the participant.
I-This could allow me to be more
specific when planning PDP and approaches around specific areas that may need attention.
E.G-I also chose the TDQ/social questionnaire as it required no specialised equipment or tools. All I needed to complete the test was the A4 piece of paper with the questions and a pen or a pencil.
I-This makes the approach very practical meaning that I am much more likely to complete it again.
I-This allows me to easily track and monitor my progress
throughout a PDP which I plan and complete.
‘E.G-Finally, I chose the TDQ/social questionnaire because it was
measurable as it was a permanent record.
I-This meant I had baseline
information to compare my re-tests to back to which made it easy for me
to chart my progress. This then lead to me making changes to the
approaches I was using when I saw that my progress was plateauing.’
