PE 3.1-3.6

Question 1

Define skill

Answer 1

A learned and practised ability

Question 2

Define ability

Answer 2

The qualities and characteristics a person is born with

Question 3

Factors affecting variations in skill level (4/8)

Answer 3

Age
Culture
Motivation
Anxiety
Arousal conditions
Facilities
Environment
Teaching and coaching

Question 4

The characteristics of a skilled performance (3/6)

Answer 4

Fluent
Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Accurate
Goal-directed
Coordinated

Question 5

Types of skill (6)

Answer 5

Basic
Complex
Fine
Gross
Open
Closed

Question 6

What is basic skill classification and examples (2)

Answer 6

The skill that doesn’t include complicated movements.

running & jumping

Question 7

What is complex skill classification and examples (2)

Answer 7

Skills where the performer has to process lots of decisions and movements

Tennis & gymnastics

Question 8

What is fine skill classification and examples (1)

Answer 8

Precise movements that require high levels of accuracy and involves small muscle groups

Serving at table-tennis

Question 9

What is gross skill classification and examples (2)

Answer 9

Use large muscle groups to produce powerful movements. Force production is more important than accuracy

Goal-kick at football & sprinting

Question 10

What is open skill classification and examples (1)

Answer 10

Affected by environmental factors and the actions of opponents and team-mates

Team sports

Question 11

What is closed skill classification and examples (2)

Answer 11

Skills that are unaffected by the environment or the performers in it.

Archery & swimming

Question 12

Define the simple info processing model

Answer 12

Input
Decision making
Output
Feedback

Question 13

What is input

Answer 13

Information that is received through a performers senses

Question 14

What is decision making

Answer 14

Info is analysed so performer can choose the most appropriate response

Question 15

What is output

Answer 15

The decision is made and acted upon

Question 16

What is feedback

Answer 16

Info is received about the output

Question 17

What is meant by limited channel capacity

Answer 17

When too much info causes overload and confusion

Question 18

Define the single channel hypothesis

Answer 18

The brain can only deal with one stimulus at a time

Question 19

Define short-term memory

Answer 19

Working memory, decision making takes place, hold info 30-60 seconds

Question 20

Define long-term memory

Answer 20

Holds limitless info for lifetime

Question 21

Stages of learning (3)

Answer 21

Cognitive
Associative
Autonomus

Question 22

Define cognitive learning

Answer 22

Introduction to concepts, trial and error, need guidance

Question 23

Define associative learning

Answer 23

The practice stage, performer begins to understand the requirements, skill is practiced repeatedly

Question 24

Define autonomus learning

Answer 24

The performer is consistent and effective, skills accurate

Question 25

Name the different types of feedback (4)

Answer 25

Intrinsic Extrinsic Knowledge of performance Knowledge of results.

Question 26

Explain intrinsic feedback

Answer 26

Information that comes from thoughts and feeling of a movement

Question 27

Explain extrinsic feedback

Answer 27

Information that comes from an external source – teacher or coach

Question 28

Explain knowledge of performance

Answer 28

Analysing the quality of movement or use of technique

Question 29

State the importance of feedback

Answer 29

Keep the performer motivated, also including mistakes but in a fast, focused way

Question 30

Which are the most appropriate types of feedback for cognitive performers (2)

Answer 30

Extrinsic feedback Knowledge of results

Question 31

Which are the most appropriate types of feedback for autonomous performers (2)

Answer 31

Intrinsic feedback Knowledge of performance