Classification of Motor Skills
Gross
True or False - The Cognitive phase states that demonstration and feedback is crucial at this stage
TRUE
True or False - Cooldowns are designed to increase the athletes heart rate to pump more blood to the working muscles
False
True or False - It is important to deliver the demonstration to players at normal speed first, then break it down into small parts and slow it down if required
TRUE
True or False - Performance decreases when a player is able to use feedback to change their current performance to their desired performance.
False
Triple Jump is an example of a Simple or Complex skill?
Complex skill
Which of the following stages is the first stage of learning?
Autonomous
Cognitive
Associative
Cognitive
How many elements are there in a training session?
5
How many steps are there to teaching a skill?
3
Name the two forms of tools a coach may use to analyse players skills
Video
Checklists
Define a Closed Skill
those performed in a stable, predictable environment, where there is no uncertainty or change in the conditions
What is the name of the intemediate stage of learning?
Associative Stage
Which element of a training session typically takes place in a modified game situation where the skill is often emphasised through the scoring system or manipulation of rules?
Culmination
What is the first thing a coach needs to do when teaching players a new skill?
Introduce the Skill
A checklist is a record of performance in relation to predetermined criteria. Is it a form or verbal, visual or written feedback?
Written Feedback
What are the three classifications of the Continuity Continuum?
Discrete
Serial
Continuous
An NBA athlete would be in which stage of learning?
Autonomous
List one aspect a coach needs to consider when adjusting the length of a warm up to suit their players.
•Age and ability of the athletes (shorter for younger/lower ability)
•Weather conditions (longer in cold conditions)
•Demands of the conditioning phase (longer for more challenging conditioning sessions)
After the demonstration, when should players practice the skill they have been taught?
Straight away
Complete the blank:
When viewing performance via video, this can be done in _________ to allow the performer to observe when and where errors occur and make changes as required.
slow motion
freeze frame
overlay or split screen
Define Discrete skill
It has a clear beginning, middle and end
A person who makes many errors (usually large) and demonstrates a great difference in practice attempts, fits into which stage of learning?
Cognitive
What is the main aim of the Skill Development phase in a training session?
To practice the skills, tactics and game plans specific to the sport and the phase of the season.
Identify one of the principles of effective feedback a coach should implement with his players.
⎯Be specific, containing information about the desired performance
⎯Be constructive, not destructive
⎯Be directed at behaviour which is changeable
⎯Be clear and concise
⎯Be positive, not negative
Coaches should use the “feedback sandwich” when addressing feedback with athletes. Outline what this means?
positive feedback, negative feedback, positive feedback.