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SPORT PSYCHOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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Explain why the coach's role as a motivator is important during the autonomous stage.


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It is important because the athletes very gradually improve their
performance, which could cause a lack of motivation.




Who is considered the grandfather of sport psychology in North America?


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*Coleman Griffith
*1st person to research it on athletes
*Illinois 1925

, Be able to distinguish between blocked and random practice. Which is better for
performance during the practice period? Which is better for long-term learning?


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*Blocked practice- finish everything in a given task before moving on.
Random Practice- employ several aspects of a technique within a ssesion
*BP-better for performance during practice
*RP-better for long term




Define Sport Psychology


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psychological factors and influences participation and performance in
sports.




Be able to distinguish between constant and variable practice. Which is better for
performance during the practice period? Which is better for long-term learning and
transfer? What is transfer?


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*Constant practice- Ex coach A gives player 100 balls to filled using
pitching machine.
*Variable practice- Ex coach B gives player 100 balls to filled with batter,
different bounce, roll, spots.
*VP- is better for performanceand long term learning in highly skilled
athletes
*For beginners constant practice is better.
*Transfer is where a player can learn actions not specifically experienced in
practice.

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