A learned action or behaviour with the intention of by producing pre-determined results
with maximum certainty. Correct answer- What is the definition of a Skill?
An inherited, stable trait that determines an individual's potential to learn or acquire a
skill. Correct answer- What is the definition of Ability?
Distinguishing qualities or characteristics belonging to a person. Correct answer- What
is the definition of a Trait?
Basic (simple skill) - Complex (advanced skill)
Open (environmentally effected) - Closed (not environmentally effected)
Self paced (you start) - Externally paced (opponent starts)
Gross (big movements) - Fine (small precise movements) Correct answer- What are the
4 classifications of skill?
Performance Goals - targets that the person wants to achieve based on their
performance.
Outcome Goals - target focussed on the result / winning Correct answer- What are the
definitions of the 2 types of goals?
S - specific = to the sport, muscles or movements used
M - measurable = be possible to see its been completed
A - accepted = able to be accepted by coach, etc.
R - realistic = be possible to complete
T - time bound = must cover a certain period of time Correct answer- What are the
SMART targets?
Input
Decision-making
Output
Feedback Correct answer- What are the 4 stages of Information Processing?
Intristic feedback - performer themselves like feelings.
Kinaesthetic feedback - physical sensations generated by a movement which provide a
form of intristic feedback.
Extrinstic feedback - information from other people. Correct answer- What are the 3
types of Feedback?
Visual
Verbal
Manual
, Mechanical Correct answer- What are the 4 types of guidance?
Useful for all level of performers
Able to see what is required
The specifics can be observed
Can be copied easily Correct answer- Advantages of Visual guidance
Demonstration must be of a good quality
Some skills are to complex to demonstrate
Performers have to concentrate properly Correct answer- Disadvantages of Visual
guidance
Useful for higher-level performers
Good for highlighting key points
Quick and easy Correct answer- Advantages of Verbal guidance
Can lead to information overload
Can be boring
May be hard to hear
Complex things can be difficult to explain Correct answer- Disadvantages of Verbal
guidance
Advantages:
Good for dangerous skills
Good for gaining confidence
Disadvantages:
Equipment could be expensive
Performer can rely on the equipment Correct answer- Advantages and Disadvantages
of Mechanical guidance
Advantages:
Good for complete beginners
Good to develop the correct feel
Disadvantages:
May not feel they are doing the skill themselves
Can be frowned upon Correct answer- Advantages and Disadvantages of Manual
guidance
A physical and mental state of alertness / readiness
Increasing performance = Y axis
Increasing arousal = X axis Correct answer- What is on the axis of the inverted-U
theory?
What is the definition of Arousal?
Deep-breathing
Positive self talk