Teaching & Coaching Learning & Teaching Exam Review

A set of 45 vocabulary flashcards designed to help students review key terms and concepts from their Teaching & Coaching course.

Motor Program

A sequence of general instructions that a student's nervous and muscular systems must carry out for the successful production of the movements that make up the skill.

Retention

Refers to the persistence or durability over time of something learned.

Motor Program Activation

The part of the learning of a motor program when the student tries to perform the skill.

Cognitive Stage

The early stage of the learning process characterized by considerable self-talk and low confidence.

Transfer Practice

Repetitious practice used to learn to improve skills in a non-playing context.

Associative Stage

The intermediate stage of learning marked by understanding the skill well enough to practice but still needing improvement.

Feedback

Comes solely from the student and arises as a natural consequence of the performed skill.

Intrinsic Feedback

Feedback that comes from within the learner, often based on feelings or sensations.

Transfer Test

A test in which the student performs the skill in a slightly different way than it was originally practiced.

Learning

A change in a person's capability, inferred from performance characteristics.

Developmental Movement Change

Refers to the characteristics of how skills develop over time, demonstrating progress or regression.

Qualitative Change

Changes in movement that could be either positive or negative based on developmental progress.

Discovery Learning

An instructional method where students learn through exploration and inquiry.

Optimal Practice Time

The recommended amount of time for a junior golfer aged 6-11 to practice is 60 minutes.

Communication Style

The way an instructor adapts their communication to fit the needs of their students.

Attentive Communication

A communication style where teachers look for signs of student comprehension.

Effective Instructional Communication Factors

Immediacy, communication style, clarity, humor, and relevancy.

Active Listening

The process where a teacher listens to the student and engages with questions, showing understanding.

Development Progressions

Cognitive, emotional, social, and physical factors juniors should follow for long-term success.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-oriented objectives.

Teaching Skills Improvement

Best achieved through sustained, deliberate practice of specific instructional skills.

Enthusiasm in Teaching

An attribute of instructors that can lead to faster student learning rates.

Challenge Point Framework

Concept that emphasizes the appropriate level of challenge for effective skill learning.

Instructor Characteristics

Traits that include flexibility, open communication, and the ability to adapt teaching styles.

Modeling

Demonstrating a skill or technique for students to observe and learn from.

Peer-oriented Learning

A characteristic of learning in early adolescence where students are influenced by friends.

Scaffolding

Support given to students to help them achieve independent learning.

Communicative Clarity

The importance of making lesson points clear and easy to understand.

Growth Spurt Impact

Changes in ability during puberty that may lead to regression in skills.

Cognitive Stability

A developmental factor helping juniors to build success in sports.

Vicarious Learning

Learning that occurs through observation of others.

Individual Learning Variation

Differences in skill acquisition based on environmental or body characteristics.

Teaching Flexibility

The willingness of a teacher to adapt their methods to suit student needs.

Long-term Skill Development

A structured approach to improving techniques over time.

Feedback Mechanism

Methods of providing learners with performance insights.

Behavioral Cues

Signals for instructors to assess comprehension and engagement.

Learning Process

The framework within which skills are acquired and refined.

Instructional Strategies

Different methods to enhance the learning experience for students.

Physical Rehearsal

Practicing skills in a physical context to reinforce learning.

Peer Feedback

Input from fellow students to help each other improve in skills.

Environmental Influences

Factors relating to the setting that can affect learning performance.

Coaching Approach

The style and methods an instructor uses in guiding students.