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Big MAC: Chapter 4 -> pages 83-104 (64 cards)

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Define Skill

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a learned action or behaviour, with the intention of bringing about pre-determined results , with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy

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Define Ability

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an inherited, stable trait that determines an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill

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Define Trait

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distinguishing qualities or characteristics belonging to a person

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Name all of the classifications of skill

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Basic – Complex
Open – Closed
Self-paced – Externally-paced
Gross movement – Fine movement

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What is a basic skill and name some examples?

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.A simple skill that does not require much concentration
.Examples include catching, throwing and running

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What is a complex skill and name some examples?

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.A skill that requires a great deal of concentration and coordination to perform
.Examples: Pole-vault

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What is an open skill and name some examples?

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.A skill that is performed in a certain way to deal with a changing or unstable environment
.Examples: Rugby Tackle

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What is a closed skill and name some examples?

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.A skill that is not affected by the environment or performers within it. The skill tends to be done the same way each time.
.Examples: Dive in Diving

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What is a Self-paced skill and name some examples?

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.A skill that is started when the performer decides to start it. The speed, rate or pace of the skill is controlled by the performer.
.Example: Table tennis serve

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What is an Externally-paced skill and name some examples?

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.A skill that is started because of an external factor. The speed, rate or pace of the skill is controlled by external factors, such as an opponent or the environment
.Example: Receiving a serve

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What is a Gross movement skill and name some examples?

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.A skill that uses large muscle groups to perform big, strong powerful movements
.Example: Triple Jump

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What is a Fine movement skill and name some examples?

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.A skill involving small, precise movements, showing height levels of accuracy and coordination. It involves the use of a small group of muscles.
.Examples: Archery or Spin ball delivery

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Define Performance goals

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Personal standards to be achieved. Performers compare themselves against what they have already done or suggest what they are going to do. There is no comparison with other performers.

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Define Outcome goals

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Goals that focus on the end result, on winning

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What does SMART stand for?

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Specific
Measurable
Accepted
Realistic
Time-bound

That technique can be used to increase motivation and reduce anxiety.

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What is the Information processing model and name the four steps?

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.Name given to the process that a performer goes through when they make and act on decisions

Stage 1: Input
Stage 2: Decision making
Stage 3: Output
Stage 4: Feedback `

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Describe each step of the information processing model

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Input: Data received from the display via the performer’s senses

Decision making: Data is analysed and an appropriate response is selected with the help of their memory.

Output: The decision is acted on.

Feedback: Data is received in response to the output. Feedback can be received Intrinsically ( eg Kinaesthetic ) or Extrinsically

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Define Guidance
(Name the types)

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A method of conveying information to a performer. Guidance can be visual, verbal, manual or mechanical.

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What is visual guidance?

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It is presented in a form that the performer can see. It can include anything from a live demonstration to a video or a film, a poster, a chart or court markings

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Advantages of visual guidance

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.Useful for all levels of performer
.Especially good for beginners
.Vision is most people’s dominant sense
.Allows performers to see what is required
.Specific aspects of a whole skill can be observed
.Performers can copy what they have seen

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Disadvantages of visual guidance

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.The demonstration or image must be good quality
.Some skills are too complex to demonstrate
.It is not effective if performers are not paying attention

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What is verbal guidance?

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When a coach describes how to perform a skill or tells the performer something. The performer hears the guidance.

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Advantages of verbal guidance

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.Especially useful for higher level performers
.It is a good way of highlighting key teaching points
.It is useful for sharing basic information and instructions
.Questioning can often make the performer think

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Disadvantages of verbal guidance

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.It can result in information overload
.It can be boring
.Sports arenas are often noisy, making it hard to hear the guidance
.Complex things are often difficult to explain verbally

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What is manual guidance?
Involves a coach physically moving a performer into the correct position or supporting them as they perform a skill
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Advantages of manual guidance
.It is good for complete beginners .It allows the performer to develop the correct feel
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Disadvantages of manual guidance
.A movement can feel different if someone else is moving your body for you .A performer may not think they are actually performing the skill themself
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What is mechanical guidance?
Takes place when objects or aids are used to assist in the coaching process. Eg Swimming floats or harnesses in gymnastics
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Advantages of mechanical guidance
.It is good for potentially dangerous skills .It can allow for a movement without fear .It is good for building confidence
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Disadvantages of mechanical guidance
.The equipment needed may be expensive .The performer can come to rely on the aid
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Define Feedback
the information a performer receives about their performance. Feedback can be given during and/or after a performance
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What is positive feedback?
about what was good or correct about the performance
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Advantages for positive feedback
.Motivates the performer especially beginners .It makes all performers feel that they had successful aspects to their performance
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Disadvantages for positive feedback
.It can emphasise positive aspects too highly and suggest that the overall performance was better than it actually was
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What is negative feedback?
about what was bad or incorrect about the performance
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Advantages of negative feedback
.Enables a coach to provide guidance on how a skill should be performed correctly or better .It can help performers to prioritise the specific skills they need to improve
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Disadvantages of negative feedback
.It can become very demoralising, particularly for beginners .Too many negative comments can leave the performer struggling to know how to respond ( particularly for beginners )
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What is Knowledge of Results?
Feedback on results provided by the performer with information about their placing in a tournament or the time it took them to complete a race
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Advantages of knowledge of results
.It gives the performer a quick measure of their success
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Disadvantages of Knowledge of results
.It can be demoralising for other performers in situations where there can only be one winner
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What is Knowledge of performance?
Feedback on performance provides the performer with information about their performance generally and their technique specifically
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Advantages of Knowledge of performance
There are many aspects to performance so the feedback can be very detailed (for experienced performers but less for beginners)
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Disadvantages of Knowledge of performance
.It can be challenging to break a performance down in order to provide the detailed feedback required by experienced performers
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Define Extrinsic Feedback
information a performer receives about their performance from outside themselves, such as from a coach
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Advantages of Extrinsic Feedback
.Beginners need extrinsic feedback from coaches to be made aware of , and learn basic skills and techniques .More experienced performers can combine extrinsic and intrinsic feedback to gain a full picture of their performance.
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Disadvantages of Extrinsic Feedback
.It can be difficult to get the advice and help of a qualified coach, especially for beginners
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Define Intrinsic Feedback
information a performer receives from within
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Advantages of Intrinsic Feedback
.Performers ( particularly experienced ones ) can make immediate adjustments
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Disadvantages of Intrinsic Feedback
Requires a high level of knowledge to be able to identify precisely what did not work well and what needs to be done to improve
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Define Kinaesthetic Feedback
received by receptors in the muscles. Physical sensations generated by movements are felt by the performer and provide a form of intrinsic feedback
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Define arousal
a physical and mental state of alertness/readiness, varying from deep sleep to intense excitement or alertness
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Describe what the inverted U theory is
.States that an optimal performance occurs when a performer reaches an optimal level of arousal ( more explained in the diagram )
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Name the three stress management techniques
.Deep breathing .Mental rehearsal, visualisation and imagery .Positive self talk
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Define and explain Deep Breathing
.Taking slow,deep breaths while relaxed to return breathing to its regular rhythm which increases supply of oxygen to the brain, helping to limit arousal
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Define: Mental rehearsal, visualisation and imagery
cognitive relaxation techniques involving control of mental thought and imagining positive outcomes
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Define Positive Self talk
a cognitive relaxation technique involving developing positive thoughts about your performance
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Define aggression Name the two types
often defined as a deliberate intent to harm or injure another person, but in sport it can be more controlled. The two types are direct and indirect
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Define Direct aggression
an aggressive act that involves physical contact with others
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Define Indirect aggression
an aggressive act that does not involve direct physical contact. It is taken out on an object in order to gain an advantage.
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Define Introvert
a quiet, shy, passive and reserved personality type, usually associated with individual sports performance
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Define Extrovert
a sociable, active, talkative and outgoing personality type, usually associated with team sports
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Define Motivation
the drive to succeed, or the desire to achieve or be inspired to do something. Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic.
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Intrinsic Motivation
the drive to succeed that comes from within
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Extrinsic Motivation
the drive to perform well or to win in order to gain external rewards

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