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

Mental rehearsal

• A technique for memorizing facts and figures.

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

• A method for improving physical strength through visualization.

• A strategy for managing anxiety by avoiding performance situations.

Information processing

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

• The ability to memorize information without any analysis or evaluation.

• A method of storing data in a physical format for later retrieval.

• The process of ignoring all sensory input to focus on a single task.

Qualitative

• A subjective appraisal involving opinions relating to the quality of a performance rather than the quantity.

• A measurement that can be counted or quantified.

• An analysis based on numerical data and statistics.

• A method that focuses on the quantity of results rather than the quality.

Knowledge of results

• Feedback about the outcome.

• A type of sensory input.

• A method of data collection.

• An approach to problem-solving.

Positive self-talk

• Developing cognitive positive thoughts about your own performance.

• Engaging in negative thinking about your abilities.

• Ignoring your achievements and focusing on failures.

• Believing that success is solely based on luck.

Fitness

• The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment.

• A measure of physical strength and endurance.

• The process of losing weight through exercise.

• A state of being free from illness or injury.

Outcome goal

• A goal that focuses on the end result only.

• A goal that emphasizes the process of achieving results.

• A goal that is set without any specific timeframe.

• A goal that is based on personal feelings and emotions.

Serotonin

• A neurotransmitter that regulates mood and anxiety.

• A feel-good hormone released during exercise.

• A hormone that controls blood sugar levels.

• A protein that aids in muscle recovery.

Knowledge of performance

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

• Understanding the theoretical aspects of a task.

• Awareness of the time taken to complete a task.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing a performance.

Indirect aggression

• Aggression that involves physical contact with another person.

• Aggression taken out on an object to gain advantage, e.g. hitting a tennis ball hard during a rally.

• Aggression that is expressed verbally rather than physically.

• Aggression that is directed towards oneself rather than others.