Exam code: 8582
Which one of these is the definition of a complex skill?
A skill where few decisions affect the success of the movement.
A skill where lots of decisions have to be made in order to be successful.
A skill where the start of the movement is controlled by an external factor.
A skill where the start of the movement is controlled by the performer.
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Which one of these is the definition of ability?
A learned action or behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results.
Having the knowledge and understanding to perform a sporting skill successfully.
How well an individual can perform a sporting skill after years of practise.
Inherited, stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill.
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Which one box of these is an example of visual guidance?
A coach demonstrating a technique to a performer.
A coach physically moving a performer’s body to help correct technique.
A coach providing a piece of equipment to help correct technique.
A coach talking to a performer about their technique.
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Define the term ‘open skill’.
Give one sporting example of an open skill.
Give one sporting example of a closed skill.
Justify your choice.
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Analyse the information in Table 2.
Table 2
Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of wins | 10 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 18 |
Outline two ways that Nick’s target for season 5 can be seen to be ‘SMART’
Nick’s target for season 5 is an outcome goal.
Explain why an outcome goal may not be a good idea for the team.
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Analyse how a performer uses the different stages of the basic information processing model to catch a ball.
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Which one of these is the definition of a self-paced skill?
A skill where large movements of the body are used.
A skill where small movements of the body are used.
A skill where the start of the movement is controlled by external factors.
A skill where the start of the movement is controlled by the performer.
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Skills in sport can be classified in different ways.
Define the term ‘closed skill’.
Outline the difference between gross and fine skills.
Use sporting examples in your answer.
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SMART targets are used in goal setting. box What do the S, M and A in SMART stand for?
Ben is a 16-year-old athlete who has been competing in the 800m for 5 years.
Table 1 shows Ben’s personal best times in each of those 5 years.
Table 1
Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Personal best | 2m 15s | 2m 11s | 2m 06s | 1m 59s | 1m 55s |
Ben’s coach has set a target of 1m 53s for Year 6.
Analyse whether you think this target is SMART.
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Figure 1 shows the basic information processing model.
Identify the missing stage of the basic information processing model in Figure 1
Using a named skill from a sport, explain what happens at the following stages of the basic information processing model:
Decision making
Output.
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Define skill.
Give one sporting example of a gross skill.
Justify why it is a gross skill.
Explain how a performer uses the basic information processing model to receive a pass in a team sport.
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Define an outcome goal. box
Use a sporting example in your answer
Explain how knowledge of performance would help a beginner learning a new sport
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