Pedagogy of skill acquisition

Which is a feature of non-linear pedagogy in sports coaching?

• A. It helpsto develop the athlete’s creative problem-solving processes.
• B. The coach dictates what isto be learnt in a training session.
• C. The coach hasfull responsibility for when and how learning will occur in each session
• D. The athlete’slearning is very content focused.

A coach records shooting position on the court in a basketball game. What type of notation system is being used?

• A. Frequency table
• B. Flow chart
• C. Scattergram
• D. Sequential system

What does a football coach use performance analysis software (e.g. Prozone) for?

• A. To review decisions made by the umpire
• B. To provide feedback on an athlete’ssleep patterns
• C. To determine the nutritional intake of an athlete
• D. To determine the speed and fitness level of an athlete

What is the reason for using notational analysis in sports?

• A. I and II only
• B. I and III only
• C. II and III only
• D. I, II and III

A soccer coach is studying the performance of their squad.Which is an example of tactical evaluation?

• A. The coach uses a video to assessthe velocity of a ball asit is kicked.
• B. The coach uses GPS tracking software to monitor the distance run during a game.
• C. The coach uses a scattergram to record where the squad loses possession.
• D. The coach records multistage fitnesstesting data for the squad.

A coach monitors the types of feedback provided to athletes during a practice session.Which notation system would be most appropriate for this analysis?

• A. Scattergram
• B. Sequential systems
• C. Motion tracking
• D. Frequency table

What is a feature of non-linear pedagogy?

• A. Content-focused learning
• B. Process-orientated learning
• C. Coach-led learning
• D. A coach has responsibility for all learning

What is a limitation of using information technology in sports analysis?

• A. It may lead to an over-reliance on collected data.
• B. Many new technologies are increasingly inexpensive.
• C. It generateslarge quantities of objective data.
• D. Many technologies are available as mobile/cellphone apps.

The frequency table shows the individual data for a soccer player during one game.

• A. It is useful for concurrent feedback.
• B. It provides objective data for feedback.
• C. It providessequential data.
• D. It provides information about successful performances.

Which is an example of non-linear pedagogy?

• A. A tennis coach allows a novice to play with a larger tennis ball.
• B. A basketball coach teaches correct hand placement during a free throw.
• C. A football coach instructsthe team on defensive strategy.
• D. A coach modelsthe correct technique for a gymnast to copy.