IB Unit 11: Skill Aquisition

What is an example of an athlete constraint during motor learning?

• A swimmer practises strokes without kicking

• A soccer player trains indoors

• A dancer chooses the music for their routine

• A tennis player uses a short-handled racket

What are the applications of notation in sporting contexts?

I. Tactical and technical evaluation

II. Movement analysis

III. Model development

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

What are strengths of using information technologies to analyse performance?

I. Athletes can visualize and compare data in detail.

II. Information technologies are easily accessed in all regions.

III. Accurate data can be collected for a wide range of timescales

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

An athlete and coach work together to solve a problem with a given set of constraints. Which

type of pedagogy is this?

• Linear

• Traditional

• Non-linear

• Non-traditional

What are some of the advantages of using the “Dartfish” program?

• It provides a rating of perceived exertion.

• It provides immediate on-field feedback directly to athlete.

• It quantifies performance in a consistent and reliable manner.

• It is used to determine the mental state of the athlete.

The following notational analysis data was collected from the French Tennis Open where Serena Williams played Maria Sharapova. How can it be used to improve performance?

• Tactical evaluation, technical evaluation, mental relaxation prior to game

• Analysis of movement, mental relaxation prior to game, tactical evaluation

• Analysis of movement, development of databases, treatment of injuries

• Tactical evaluation, technical evaluation, analysis of movement

Which principles form a phase analysis model?

• Preparation, retraction, force, specific performance

• Preparation, retraction, action, follow through

• Speed, action, follow through, coordination

• Speed, force, coordination, performance