IB SEHS Topic 5 - Skill in Sports

Describe the concept of 'externally paced skills'.

• Externally paced skills are those where the timing is determined by external factors, such as the environment or opponents.

• Externally paced skills are those that are performed at a self-determined speed without external influence.

• Externally paced skills are skills that require a high level of internal focus and concentration.

• Externally paced skills are skills that are always performed in a controlled environment.

What is the role of 'practice' in skill acquisition?

• Practice has no significant impact on skill acquisition.

• Practice enhances performance by improving technique, increasing confidence, and developing muscle memory.

• Practice is only important for physical skills, not cognitive skills.

• Practice can lead to overconfidence and hinder performance.

How is 'response time' defined in the context of a race?

• The time taken to complete the race after the starting whistle.

• The amount of time between the stimulus (starting whistle) and the completion of movement (end of the race)

• The time it takes for a runner to reach their maximum speed after the start.

• The duration of the race from start to finish.

Which motor skill classifications apply when an athlete runs a 100 m race?

• Fine, coactive, internally paced

• Gross, coactive, externally paced

• Fine, individual, externally paced

• Gross, individual, internally paced

What does Hick's Law state about reaction time and possible outcomes?

• As the number of possible outcomes increases, reaction time increases.

• Reaction time decreases as the number of possible outcomes increases.

• There is no relationship between reaction time and possible outcomes.

• Reaction time is constant regardless of the number of possible outcomes.

What is the difference between 'gross motor skills' and 'fine motor skills'?

• Gross motor skills involve small, precise movements, while fine motor skills involve large muscle movements.

• Gross motor skills involve large muscle movements (e.g., running), while fine motor skills involve smaller, precise movements (e.g., writing).

• Gross motor skills are only used in sports, while fine motor skills are used in everyday tasks.

• Gross motor skills are developed in early childhood, while fine motor skills are developed in adolescence.

Explain the term 'coactive skill' with an example.

• Coactive skills are performed in the presence of others but do not require direct interaction, e.g., running in a race.

• Coactive skills require direct interaction with others, e.g., playing basketball.

• Coactive skills are performed alone without any audience, e.g., swimming in a pool.

• Coactive skills involve teamwork and collaboration, e.g., building a sandcastle together.

Explain the term 'stage to stage transfer' in skill learning.

• Stage to stage transfer refers to the progression of skills from one level of complexity to another, building on previous learning.

• Stage to stage transfer is the process of abandoning old skills for new ones.

• Stage to stage transfer involves practicing skills in isolation without any progression.

• Stage to stage transfer means learning skills in a random order without any structure.

What is the formula for calculating 'response time'?

• Response time = reaction time + movement time.

• Response time = reaction time - movement time.

• Response time = movement time / reaction time.

• Response time = reaction time * movement time.

What is the impact of 'mental rehearsal' on skill performance?

• Mental rehearsal has no effect on performance.

• Mental rehearsal can improve performance by enhancing focus, confidence, and the execution of skills.

• Mental rehearsal only helps in memorizing information.

• Mental rehearsal is only beneficial for physical skills.