Paper 2

• Why are mental preparation techniques used?

  To control emotion and enhance focus and performance.
• What does the SMART princinple stand for?

  Specific - Goals are clear and focused

  Measurable - What success will look like

  Achievable - Within capabilities

  Recorded - Tracking/recording your targets
• What is meant by intrinsic feedback?

  Feedback that the performer receives from within themselves when executing a skill or performance. For example, a kicker in rugby may FEEL like they hit the sweet spot on the ball
• What is meant by ‘positive thinking’ when an athlete prepares for a competitive performance?

  1. Thinking and being confident about doing well/winning
  2. Shutting out negative thoughts
  3. Remembering ‘good’ preparation done
• Using an example, describe one characteristic of a simple skill.

  Very little decisions to make. For example, a sprint start doesn’t require many decisions
• What does ‘aesthetic mean’ when describing skilful movement?

  A skill that looks good with good technique. For example, a leap in gymnastics
• Explain the REASONS FOR and BARRIERS AGAINST participation for certain socio-ecenomic groups.

  Reason for - people in higher socioeconomic groups can afford and access a range of sports.

  Barriers against - people in lower socioeconomic groups cannot afford the sport/travel/equipment
• What are the four types of mental preparation (PIMS)?

  Positive thinking, Imagery, Mental Rehearsal, Selective Attention
• Define the term motor skill.

  It is a learnt movement response
• Describe the characteristics of a closed skill.

  1. Stable and predictable movement. For example a free throw in basketball
  2. Skills have a clear beginning and end. For example, a tennis serve
• What is the role of National Governing Bodies (NGBs)?

  To promote the development of sports in a nation. This includes rules, grassroot opportunities and elite performers
• Describe two strategies which can be used to improve participation in sport by disabled people.

  1. Using promotional materials
  2. Providing equipment/facilities
  3. Improve transport so that they can access activities
• What is meant by extrinsic feedback?

  Feedback received from peers - often a coach or teammate
• Identify one recent trend in sports participation for females over the age of sixteen.

  The rate of participation decreases with age
• What are the 5 social groups (GAPED)?

  Gender, Age, People, Ethnicity, Disability
• Describe positive feedback when learning motor skills in sport.

  Giving information that involves praise
• What are the 4 types of guidance?

  Visual, Verbal, Manual, Mechanical
• What are the characteristics of a skilful movement (FACEP)?

  Fluency, Aesthetic, Co-ordinated, Efficient, Pre-determined
• Describe negative extrinsic feedback.

  Information about an unsuccessful outcome