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Flashcards by Cath Warriner, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Cath Warriner
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the characteristics of an introvert? | Shy, quiet, clam and thoughtful. Like a low level of arousal Enjoy quiet activities Precision sports with intricate movements Work hard in training Get nervous before competitions Have a low tolerance for pain Avoid contact sports |
| What types of sports are associated with an introvert? | Snooker, golf, gymnastics and badminton |
| What are the characteristics of an extrovert? | Lively, loud, assertive and a leader. Socially outgoing Need a high level of arousal Enjoy fast, exhilarating sports Love competition and excitement Sports using large motor skills Enjoy contact sports and the pain |
| What types of sports are associated with an extrovert? | Rugby league / Rugby union / Hockey / Football / Netball / Boxing and Martial Arts |
| What is a closed skill? | The environment does not change. Nobody influencing the execution of the skill. The equipment is always the same. |
| Name a sport and give an example of a closed skill. | Gymnastics - beam routine Trampolining - performing a routine Diving - Executing a dive |
| What is an open skill? | The environment is constantly changing. The athlete has to adapt to suit the situation. |
| What factors could contribute to a skill being an open skill? | The weather conditions The terrain / playing surface may change The positioning of players around you The spectators jeering / cheering |
| What types of sports are associated with an open skill? | Football - weather and pitch change Positioning of players on the pitch |
| Athletes have to be motivated to be successful. What is intrinsic motivation? | Internal drive Sport is played for personal satisfaction Sport is fun and enjoyable Enjoy socialising with others |
| Athletes have to be motivated to be successful. What is extrinsic motivation? | External reward Winning a title / trophy / medal Financial reward / prize money Sponsorship gifts |
| Name the different psychological factors that can affect an athlete. | Motivation Tension Nervousness Stress Anxiety Boredom |
| What is motivation? | The desire to succeed, the desire to achieve something, inspired to do something. Motivation focuses the performer, improves concentration. Motivation pushes athletes to train harder |
| What is tension? | Tension is related to excitement or suspense. This can be relayed between athlete and spectators and back again. |
| What is nervousness? | Nervousness can add to the tension levels during an event. Nervousness affects the athlete physically, shaking and being feeling sick. Nervousness can relate to the occasion, age of the athlete, home or away event. |
| What is stress? | It is the body's reaction to change that requires a physical (fatigue), mental (sleep deprivation) or emotional (family/friends) adjustment or response and this in turn can be linked to other factors in any sporting situation. |
| What factors could affect the athletes stress levels? | The crowds reactions The level of competition The score Physical condition, injuries could affect stress levels. |
| What is anxiety? | Feeling nervous or apprehensive or tense or worried. It can make you feel uneasy and apprehensive (fearful) both before and during an event. |
| What symptoms may an athlete who is anxious display? | Lose concentration Making mistakes Muscles tighten up Could be physically sick |
| What is boredom? | The performer having little or no interest in the event. They lack concentration. Could be due to not being challenged or by having to continually repeat the same training activity. |
| How can boredom be reduced? | Keep training fun, different, lively, challenging and relevant. |
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