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OCR GCSE PE - Sport Psychology

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Fluent

b)

Aesthetic

c)

Efficient

d)

Powerful

2.

An open skill is one that is affected by the environment

a)

True

b)

False

3.

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

a)

Responding a corner kick

b)

A pass in hockey

c)

A tackle in rugby

d)

A golf swing

4.

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

a)

Memorable

b)

Motionless

c)

Measurable

5.

Which is NOT a 'mental preparation' technique.

a)

Imagery

b)

Mental rehearsal

c)

Negative thinking

d)

Selection attention

6.

What is the definition of an open skill?

a)

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

b)

Skills that are affected by an unpredictable and changeable environment

c)

Skills that are not affected by the environment

d)

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

7.

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

a)

Makes you beat your personal best every time

b)

Increases motivation

c)

Means you don't need to train as often

d)

Decreases the effort you need

8.

Which of these is a measurable goal?

a)

To score more goals in football

b)

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

c)

To make more interceptions in football

d)

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

9.

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

a)

To inform future training

b)

To see if you're the best

c)

To ensure continued motivation

d)

You don't need to

10.

Which of these is a disadvantage of verbal guidance?

a)

Performer can become too reliant on aid

b)

Some skills are too complex to demonstrate

c)

A movement can feel difference when someone else moves your body

d)

Can result in 'information overload'

11.

Which one of these would be the most complex skill?

a)

Baton change in relay

b)

Running 400m

c)

Golf swing

d)

Vaulting in gymnastics

12.

What is the acronym for a skillful movement

a)

PEAFC

b)

PEEQ

c)

PCRABS

d)

FITT

13.

What is the acronym related to Goal Setting

a)

SPOR

b)

SMART

c)

RAVLAV

d)

Bad Man Ting

14.

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

a)

Strength

b)

Smarter

c)

Specific

15.

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

a)

Recorded

b)

Reachable

c)

Reaction Time

16.

Extrinsic feedback comes from within the body based on how movement feels.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Knowledge of results is information received about the end result such as whether you hit the target or won or lost.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

…. sometimes called 'self-talk’

Involves the participant in a physical activity or the sports performer being positive about past experiences and performances and future efforts by talking to themselves or thinking through how successful they might be.

a)

Positive thinking

b)

Selective attention

c)

Mental rehearsal

d)

Imagery

19.

Can be used to set the stage for a performance with a complete mental run through of the key elements of their performance.

a)

Positive thinking

b)

Selective attention

c)

Mental rehearsal

d)

Imagery

20.

Which guidance type involves the use of a device

a)

Manaul

b)

Verbal

c)

Mechanical

d)

Visual

21.

What is the biggest weakness of demonstrations and, therefore, visual guidance

a)

Uninteresting

b)

time consuming

c)

Demonstration accuracy

d)

Not easily combined with coaching points

22.

What is the role of verbal guidance in coaching?

a)

Provide a mental picture of the skill

b)

Develop kinaesthesis

c)

Provide detailed information about the skill

d)

Prevent a sense of danger associated with the skill

23.

A coach provides her learners with a demonstration and three coaching points before they go to practice a new skill. What 2 types of guidance have been used?

a)

Verbal

b)

Manual

c)

Mechanical

d)

Visual

24.

Which two of the following are advantages of manual guidance

a)

Helps to eliminate danger

b)

Provides a technique description

c)

Helps build confidence

d)

Creates a mental image

25.

Which one of these types of feedback should coaches avoid using with a beginner?

a)

Extrinsic

b)

Knowledge of results

c)

Negative

d)

Positive