Physical Education key words some of chapter 4 and all of 6

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Guidance

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A method to convey information to a performer. Guidance methods include visual (seeing), verbal (hearing), manual (assist movement – physical), and mechanical (use of objects/aids).

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Indirect aggression

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Aggression which does not involve physical contact. The aggression is taken out on an object to gain advantage, e.g. hitting a tennis ball hard during a rally.

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Information processing

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Making decisions by gathering data from the display (senses) and prioritising the most important stimuli to make a suitable decision.

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Intrinsic feedback

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Feedback received via receptors in the muscles. Sensations felt by the performer, providing information from movement.

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Intrinsic motivation

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The drive that comes from within, e.g. for pride, satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, or self-worth.

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Introvert

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A quiet, passive, reserved, shy personality type, usually associated with individual sports performance.

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Knowledge of performance

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Feedback about the quality of performance, e.g. technique.

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Knowledge of results

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Feedback about the outcome.

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Mental rehearsal

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A relaxation technique involving the performer picturing themselves performing the skill perfectly or imagining positive outcomes before attempting it.

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Motivation

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The drive to succeed or the desire to achieve something. It can be intrinsic (from within) or extrinsic (external rewards).