Sport Selection Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Success in individual sports requires that a person be proficient in all areas since there is no one else to compensate for failures.

True

Participating in team sports can have a positive effect on all aspects of life.

True

Skill development is vital for sports since our brain controls our actions through learned movements.

True

Strategies to improve a team's performance include all of the following EXCEPT:

Competition Signup and view all the answers

The components of skill-related fitness are more important to overall health than the components of health-related fitness.

False Signup and view all the answers

Poise under pressure, dealing with adversity, and self-esteem are all parts of which type of health?

mental health Signup and view all the answers

In general, individual sports require better cardiorespiratory fitness.

True Signup and view all the answers

How can coaches improve team performance?

Coaches plan, conduct, and evaluate the team on a regular basis. They motivate players and communicate effectively. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a typical practice program.

Practices should start with a warm-up, followed by stretching, skills training, a scrimmage, and a cool down. Signup and view all the answers

Team sports can contribute to overall environmental health because __________.

optimum athletic performance is dependent upon a clean environment Signup and view all the answers

Discuss how team sports can positively affect your spiritual health.

Team sports can give an individual a sense of purpose and euphoria, and enhance personal connections. Signup and view all the answers

Describe why participating in individual sports requires good mental focus.

Athletes must maintain strong concentration and recover quickly from mistakes. Signup and view all the answers

How do both individual and team sports contribute to a healthy environment?

Athletes are conscious of their health and strive to keep their playing areas clean. Signup and view all the answers

What is mental commitment and what are the four components of mental commitment?

Mental commitment is the focus on required objectives and responsibilities. The four components are goals clarification, discipline, motivation, and resilience. Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast offensive and defensive roles in team sports.

The offense aims to score points, while the defense seeks to prevent scoring. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Individual Sports

Success demands proficiency across all skills due to lack of teammate support.
High cardiorespiratory fitness is often required for individual sports.
Mental focus is critical; athletes must recover swiftly from mistakes and maintain a positive attitude.

Team Sports

Participation can enhance various life aspects, including social skills.
Coaches play a key role in team performance by planning, motivating, and evaluating gameplay.
A typical practice program includes warm-up, stretching, skill drills, scrimmaging, and cooldown.
Team sports promote spiritual health by fostering a sense of purpose and emotion during play.
They contribute to environmental health through athletes’ awareness of cleanliness and safety in practice locations.

Skill Development

Development of skills is essential; actions are controlled through learned movements.
Skill-related fitness components are not more important than health-related fitness.

Mental Health and Performance

Poise under pressure and self-esteem are integral aspects of mental health.
Mental commitment involves focusing on objectives amidst stress, with four key components.

Offensive vs. Defensive Roles

Offense aims to score points, requires positioning near scoring areas, and maintaining possession.
Defense's objective is to thwart scoring efforts by the opponent and regain possession.

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Test your knowledge on the importance of skill and teamwork in sports with these flashcards. Learn how proficiency in various areas can lead to success in individual sports, and the positive impact team sports can have on life. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and students alike!