Technology
This famous Road Racing Cyclist was accused of a doping scandal (using banned athletic performance enhancing substances) in 2012
Lane Armstrong
This is the most common type of performance enhancement drug used by athletes
Steroids
What are specialized movement skills, and provide one example
The specific skills that athletes require in games and sports. E.g a pirouette in dance
It can not be a generic skill that is easily transferrable to other sports
What is OBJECTIVE evaluation?
A performance is measured without being influenced by a judge or an observer.
Manipulative Movement Skills are what?
They centre on object control, usually by using the hands or feet but also using other parts of the body. Sometimes they are referred to as propulsive (such as striking, throwing and kicking) and receptive skills (such as catching and trapping).
What sporting issue is Oscar Pistorius well known for?
Prosthetic leg, competed with able bodied, caused conflict due to the complex nature of natural vs prosthetic leg fatigue in 400m
What is meant by the term 'ethical implications'?
The impact of technology on equity, access and legality, particularly on sport
A set of consistent guidelines in relation to an acceptable standard of conduct is which of the following? Etiquette or Codes of Behaviour
Codes of Behaviour
What is 'feedback'?
Feedback is the verbal and non-verbal communication about a performance to reinforce success, remove errors or motivate participants.
Which of the following is non-locomotor?
Running
Balancing
Cartwheel
Balancing
This device consists of a transmitter and a receiver. When the electrodes contact skin, the heart’s electrical impulse is monitored.
Heart Rate Monitor
Name 1 positive and 1 negative impact of technology on sport
Answers will vary. Teacher to judge
What is Defined as being a code of ethical behaviour where people follow a convention and adhere to the norm.
Etiquette
Provide a personal example of a time when you were given feedback and it enhanced your own performance
Answers will vary- must be detailed to get the points
What does 'dynamic nature of technique' mean? And what is an example?
The dynamic nature of technique implies that what is an acceptable technique today may be outdated in years to come.
E.g standing start, 3-point start, to block start, to..?
What is spectator appeal?
Engagement and enjoyment of fans and the audience involved in the game.
Creatine is one of the more common Performance Enhancing Drugs used by teenagers.True or False?
True
What is the difference between objective and subjective evaluation?
objective is without being influenced by a judge or observer, like the 100m sprint. subjective is the opposite, so for events like gymnastics and diving
What is a locomotor skill?
those skills that involve moving the body from one place to another. Examples are running, walking, hopping, leaping and jumping.
What is extrinsic feedback?
A participant receives it from outside sources such as the coach, a teammate, a spectator or a parent. The two categories of extrinsic feedback are knowledge-of-performance feedback and knowledge-of-results feedback.
What was the issue with LZR Racer Swimsuits?
The use of the LZR racing swimsuits was significant in the outcome of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. With 98% of medals won from athletes wearing the advantageous swimsuits, there is a clear link between the suits and success. Therefore they were banned to provide a more equal playing field
Erythropoietin (EPO) is medically used to treat people with severe kidney disease. However, when athletes use this type of drug it can cause?
Stroke or heart attack
What is the difference between strategy and tactic?
Strategy is the pre-game decisions that are based on the known strength of your own team and/or knowledge of the opposition team.
Tactics are planned actions that has been designed to achieve a particular result. They can occur in-game/ on the fly
When the two skills are similar.
It is most effective when similar skills are being practised and learning environments are similar.
e.g A tennis drop shot to badminton drop shot
Positive skill transfer
What is delayed feedback
It occurs after the skill has been performed. An example of this is putting in golf. The feedback is not received until after the ball has either gone in or missed the hole.