paper 2 key terms

A learned action or behaviour with the intention of bringing about pre-determined results

skill

Inherited, stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire a skill

ability

specific, measurable, accepted, realistic, time-bound

smart target

a physical and mental state of alertness varying from deep sleep to intense excitement

arousal

aggressive act which involves physical contact with others

direct aggression

aggressive act which is taken out on an object to gain an advantage

indirect aggression

convention or unwritten rule in a sport. it isn’t enforceable but is usually observed

etiquette

an unwritten agreement between opponents to follow and abide by the written and unwritten rules of the sport

contract to compete

conforming to the rules, spirit, and etiquette of a sport

sportsmanship

attempting to gain an advantage by stretching the rules to their limit

gamesmanship

the disoderely, aggressive and often violent behaviour by spectators at sporting events

hooliganism

a cognitive relaxation technique involving developing positive thought s about your performance

positive self-talk

cognitive relaxation techniques involving control of mental thoughts and imagining positive outcomes

mental rehearsal, visualisation and imagery

taking slow, deep breaths whilst relaxed

deep breathing

a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

health