Mastering Effective Coaching Techniques and Learning Styles

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According to motor learning research, which type of focus of attention leads to improved learning?

Internal focus
Mixed focus
External focus (correct)
No focus

What can coaches encourage athletes to pay attention to in order to improve their performance?

The execution of the action
Something external to their body (correct)
Their body movements
The form of the movement

Which teaching process involves demonstrating the skill and assessing the athletes' initial performance?

Demo the skill w/ the next key
Pre-assess (correct)
Demo the skill w/ a key
Practice/feedback specific to key

What is the recommended success rate for designing activities to promote optimal learning?

7/10 success rate (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of feedback is most effective for long-term learning?

Summary feedback (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bandwidth feedback?

To provide feedback only when performance is outside of the acceptable range (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of feedback is considered the least effective approach?

Evaluative feedback (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of learning does the athlete know what they don't know?

Cognitive phase (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should feedback be provided to the athlete?

After performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should coaches pay attention to when providing feedback?

Both the individual athlete and others in the group (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the four learning styles mentioned?

Auditory, visual, kinesthetic, reading and writing (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the steps to effective coaching?

Setting goals, providing instructions, stimulus to create change, provide feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the objective/goal of the activity?

Provide value to the athletes (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the difference between external and internal cues?

External cues can be seen or heard by the athlete, while internal cues are perceived internally by the athlete (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should effective cues be?

Short, clear, and simple (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of cues are appropriate for visual learners?

Words, movements, or visuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of cues are appropriate for auditory learners?

Words, sounds, or visuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of cues are appropriate for kinesthetic learners?

Words, sounds, or movements (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of cues are appropriate for reading and writing learners?

Words, movements, or visuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which type of demonstrations are more effective than explanations?

Demonstrations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the traditional training approach mentioned in the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of teaching games for understanding?

To focus on problem-solving and decision-making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the 6 concepts of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach?

Teach games through games, break games into simpler formats, participants are important, focus on tactical skills, match skill and challenge, participants need to know the subject matter (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of game involves propelling an object towards a target with accuracy?

Target games (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of method 1 mentioned in the text?

Athletes acquire proper form and mechanics (D) Signup and view all the answers

In method 2, what is the main focus of the activities?

Decision making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between method 3 and fully game-like activities?

Method 3 is less predictable, while fully game-like activities are highly predictable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of simulated play in athlete development?

To improve technical skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what can athletes achieve through the games approach?