IB SEHS Topic 5 - Skill in Sports

Explain the term 'stage to stage transfer' in skill learning.

• Stage to stage transfer refers to the progression of skills from one level of complexity to another, building on previous learning.

• Stage to stage transfer is the process of abandoning old skills for new ones.

• Stage to stage transfer involves practicing skills in isolation without any progression.

• Stage to stage transfer means learning skills in a random order without any structure.

How is 'response time' defined in the context of a race?

• The time taken to prepare for the race before the starting whistle.

• The amount of time between the stimulus (starting whistle) and the completion of movement (end of the race)

• The duration of the race itself from start to finish.

• The time taken to recover after finishing the race.

What is the significance of 'reaction time' in sports?

• It determines the athlete's strength.

• It is crucial for athletes to respond quickly to stimuli, impacting performance outcomes.

• It measures the athlete's endurance levels.

• It affects the athlete's flexibility.

Define 'skill' in the context of sports performance.

• Skill is the ability to perform a task effectively and efficiently, often developed through practice.

• Skill is the natural talent one possesses without any training.

• Skill refers to the physical strength required to excel in sports.

• Skill is the knowledge of rules and regulations in sports.

What does Hick's Law state about reaction time and possible outcomes?

• As the number of possible outcomes increases, reaction time increases.

• Reaction time decreases as the number of possible outcomes increases.

• There is no relationship between reaction time and possible outcomes.

• Reaction time is constant regardless of the number of possible outcomes.

Which motor skill classifications apply when an athlete runs a 100 m race?

• Fine, coactive, internally paced

• Gross, coactive, externally paced

• Fine, individual, externally paced

• Gross, individual, internally paced

What is the relationship between ability, skill and technique?

• Skill = ability + technique

• Skill = ability - technique

• Skill = ability * technique

• Skill = ability / technique

Define 'moment of inertia' in the context of sports performance.

• A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation, influenced by mass distribution.

• The speed at which an object moves in a straight line.

• The force applied to an object to change its direction.

• The total energy of an object in motion.

Explain the term 'coactive skill' with an example.

• Coactive skills are performed in the presence of others but do not require direct interaction, e.g., running in a race.

• Coactive skills require direct interaction with others, e.g., playing basketball.

• Coactive skills are performed alone without any audience, e.g., swimming in a pool.

• Coactive skills involve teamwork and collaboration, e.g., building a sandcastle together.

Describe the concept of 'externally paced skills'.

• Externally paced skills are those where the timing is determined by external factors, such as the environment or opponents.

• Externally paced skills are those that are performed at a self-determined speed.

• Externally paced skills are skills that require no external input or timing.

• Externally paced skills are those that are always performed in a controlled environment.