Motor Learning and Coaching
Skill to Skill, Theory to Practice, Practice to Competition
What are the three categories of transfer of learning?
The mitochondria
What part of the motor neuron is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?
The ratio that exists between the velocity of an object or body before and after a collision
Define the principle of Coefficient of Restitution
The bodies primary source of energy that is broken down into glucose
What are carbohydrates?
The tendency for individuals to reduce effort when apart of a group or team
Define the term 'social loafing'
Cognitive Stage of Learning
What is the first stage of the Fitts and Posner stages of motor learning?
the sarcomere
the fulcrum is between the effort and the load
Define what characterises a third class lever
Outline the characteristics of the aerobic energy system
Environmental factors, team factors, personal factors, leadership factors
What are the four factors of team cohesion based on Carron's Model?
Democratic Leadership Style
What is the leadership style where both coaches and athletes have an input in decision making?
Dendrites
What is the part of the motor neuron that receives nerve impulses from other neurons?
Energy lost to the creation of waves. Can be reduced by lane ropes in a pool.
Define wave drag and provide a way in which it can be reduced using a sporting example
What are anabolic steroids, how do they work and who uses them?
SMARTS
What is an acronym used to help assist in goal setting?
Preparation, Observation, Evaluation, Intervention
What are the four stages to qualitative analysis? (also known as the Motion Analysis Model)
If a stimulus exceeds a certain threshold, all muscle fibers will fire
The distribution of mass about the point of rotation
The process of dividing a training program into a series of specific phases
Define the term 'periodisation'
Determines whether an athlete is at optimal arousal for their performance. Generally, athletes will perform best when they experience a moderate level of arousal
What does the inverted U hypothesis determine and when does it indicate best performance?
Video analysis, reflective journal, peer or coach feedback, questionnaires
Provide examples of methods of reflections that an athlete can use to analyse their own performance
The sheath of connective tissue that surrounds a bundle of muscle fibres
Define the role of the perimysium
The change in flight path of a projectile, particular relates to a ball that is spinning. E.g the visible change in flight path when a soccer player uses spin to deceive a goal keeper
Define the Magnus Effect and provide a sport specific example
Increased heart rate, increased stroke volume, increased cardiac output
What are the bodies immediate physiological responses to exercise?
Define the term 'performance routine'