One key aspect of sports psychology is understanding practice structures
Order the main types of skill classification based on their criteria:
1️⃣ Cognitive vs. Motor
2️⃣ Open vs. Closed
3️⃣ Discrete vs. Serial vs. Continuous
Open skills are performed in dynamic, unpredictable environments
What is an example of an open skill in sports?
Passing in football
What are the four main practice structures in sports psychology?
Massed, distributed, variable, blocked
Massed practice is ideal for improving long-term retention of skills.
False
Sports psychology focuses on factors such as motivation, concentration, and anxiety.
True
Match the skill classification with its definition:
Cognitive vs. Motor ↔️ Mental processes vs. physical movements
Open vs. Closed ↔️ Dynamic environment vs. stable setting
Discrete vs. Serial vs. Continuous ↔️ Clear start and end vs. sequence vs. repetitive action
Serial skills are a sequence of discrete skills.
True
In which type of environment are open skills performed?
Dynamic, unpredictable
Match the practice structure with its definition:
Massed practice ↔️ Continuous practice with few breaks
Distributed practice ↔️ Practice with regular breaks
Variable practice ↔️ Practice of related skills
Blocked practice ↔️ Practice of one skill repeatedly
Massed practice results in faster initial skill acquisition but poorer long-term retention.
True
What is the primary goal of blocked practice?
Refining a specific skill
Match the practice structure with its definition:
Massed practice ↔️ Practicing continuously with few breaks
Distributed practice ↔️ Practicing with regular breaks
Variable practice ↔️ Practicing a variety of related skills
Blocked practice ↔️ Practicing one skill repeatedly
Variable practice helps develop the ability to apply skills in different contexts
Which practice structure is more effective for cognitive skills requiring adaptability?
Variable practice
Which practice structure is best suited for refining motor skills?
Blocked practice
Massed practice is effective for motor skills that require physical movements.
False
Which practice structure is ideal for developing cognitive skills that require mental processes?
Massed practice
What is the definition of sports psychology?
Study of psychological factors in sports
Sports psychology is the study of how psychological factors, such as motivation, concentration, and anxiety, influence sports performance and participation
Match the skill classification with its definition:
Cognitive skills ↔️ Mental processes like decision-making
Motor skills ↔️ Physical movements and coordination
Continuous skills have a clear beginning and end.
False
Distributed practice involves practicing a skill with regular breaks
How does variable practice impact skill development?
Develops adaptability
Variable practice is better for refining a specific skill than blocked practice.
False
Distributed practice results in better long-term performance compared to massed practice.
True
Massed practice involves practicing a skill continuously with few breaks
Distributed practice often results in better long-term retention compared to massed practice.
True
What is the primary advantage of blocked practice?
Refining a specific skill
Match the practice structure with its impact on skill development:
Massed Practice ↔️ Effective for cognitive skills
Distributed Practice ↔️ Better for long-term retention
Variable Practice ↔️ Develops adaptability
Blocked Practice ↔️ Refines motor skills
For closed skills, which practice structure is effective for initial skill acquisition?
Massed practice
What is the primary goal of understanding different practice structures in sports training?
Designing effective training programs
What is sports psychology the study of?
Psychological factors in sports
Distributed practice involves practicing a skill with regular breaks.
True
What is the difference between cognitive and motor skills?
Mental vs. physical processes
Continuous skills have a clear beginning and end.
False
Discrete skills have a clear beginning and end
Match the practice structure with its impact on skill development:
Massed practice ↔️ Faster initial skill acquisition
Distributed practice ↔️ Better long-term retention