IB SEHS Topic 5 - Skill in Sports

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What is a perceptual skill in sports?

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A perceptual skill is the ability to interpret and respond to sensory information, such as assessing the putting green in golf.

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What is the role of selective attention in sports performance?

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Selective attention filters relevant information from noise, allowing athletes to focus on important cues during performance.

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What is practice to performance transfer?

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Practice to performance transfer refers to how skills learned in practice (e.g., hitting against a ball machine) translate to actual performance in a game.

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How is technique defined in sports?

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Technique is the way in which a specific sports skill is performed, encompassing the learned movements specific to that task.

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What type of skill is the release of an arrow in archery classified as?

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The release of an arrow in archery is classified as a fine-individual-discrete skill.

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What is the difference between gross and fine motor skills?

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Gross motor skills involve large muscle movements (e.g., running), while fine motor skills involve smaller, precise movements (e.g., writing).

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What is the importance of feedback in skill acquisition?

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Feedback provides information on performance, helping athletes to adjust and improve their skills.

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Define 'motor learning' in the context of sports.

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Motor learning is the process of acquiring and refining skills through practice and experience.

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What is the significance of biomechanics in sports?

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Biomechanics studies the mechanical aspects of human movement, helping athletes optimize their performance and reduce injury risk.

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Explain the concept of 'transfer of learning'.

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Transfer of learning refers to how skills learned in one context can influence performance in another context.