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Sport Psych

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

An open skill is one that is affected by the environment

a)

True

b)

False

2.

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

3.

Mental preparation is 'the rehearsal of a physical skill that takes place within the mind of a performer without an actual physical movement'

a)

True

b)

False

4.

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

a)

Memorable

b)

Motionless

c)

Measurable

5.

Physically guiding someone through the movement is what type of guidance?

(a)  

6.

Showing the skill being performed via live or video demonstration is what type of guidance?

(a)  

7.

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

8.

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

a)

Recorded

b)

Reachable

c)

Reaction Time

9.

…. 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

10.

Which guidance type involves the use of a device

a)

Manaul

b)

Verbal

c)

Mechanical

d)

Visual

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

14.

Tick as many as you think appropriate. A complex skill involves...

a)

Lots of information to be processed

b)

Many sub-routines

c)

Lots of decisions

d)

Not many decisions

e)

Doesn't need to be broken up to learn

15.

Which one of these is NOT a benefit of goal setting?

a)

Improve focus

b)

Supply additional motivation

c)

It is easy to complete

d)

Allows analysis of current strengths and weaknesses

16.

Who is manual guidance best suited to?

a)

High level performers

b)

Coaches

c)

Those from dangerous sports

d)

Beginners

17.

Information a performer receives about their performance during the activity- is referring to which type of feedback?

a)

Intrinsic

b)

Terminal

c)

Concurrent

d)

Extrinsic

18.

Which one of the following is a reason for distributed practice suiting beginners?

a)

It allows breaks for rest and feedback

b)

It means they can improve their fitness

c)

It makes them more motivated

d)

It stops them only learning closed skills

19.

Which one of the following practice types would be recommended for very open skills?

a)

Open practice

b)

Optional practice

c)

Massed practice

d)

Variable practice

20.

Which type of guidance would be beneficial for who needs to build their confidence in potentially dangerous skills

a)

Visual guidance

b)

Mechanical guidance

c)

Manual guidance

d)

Verbal guidance