OCR GCSE PE - Sport Psychology

Which of the following is NOT a classification of skilful movement?

• Fluent

• Aesthetic

• Efficient

• Powerful

An open skill is one that is affected by the environment

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a closed skill on the environmental continuum?

• Responding a corner kick

• A pass in hockey

• A tackle in rugby

• A golf swing

In goal setting, the acronym SMART is used. What does the M stand for?

• Memorable

• Motionless

• Measurable

Which is NOT a 'mental preparation' technique.

• Imagery

• Mental rehearsal

• Negative thinking

• Selection attention

What is the definition of an open skill?

• Skills that have few sub-routines and require low level of attention

• Skills that are affected by an unpredictable and changeable environment

• Skills that are not affected by the environment

• Skills that are made up of lots of sub routines and require great concentration

Which one of the following is a benefit of goal setting in sport?

• Makes you beat your personal best every time

• Increases motivation

• Means you don't need to train as often

• Decreases the effort you need

Which of these is a measurable goal?

• To score more goals in football

• To run the 100m in a quicker time by 10th February

• To make more interceptions in football

• To reduce my 100m time from 12 seconds to 11 seconds

Why is it important to review targets? (Choose 2)

• To inform future training

• To see if you're the best

• To ensure continued motivation

• You don't need to

Which of these is a disadvantage of verbal guidance?

• Performer can become too reliant on aid

• Some skills are too complex to demonstrate

• A movement can feel difference when someone else moves your body

• Can result in 'information overload'