Which of the following significant aspects of learning (SAoL) covered in first to third year would come under the mental factor in National 5?
Problem solving, concentration, decision making and motivation
Concentration, decision making and resilience
Problem solving, confidence and decision making
How could you structure an exam answer to best show off your knowledge levels?
Give an example of a factor from an activity
Give an example of a factor from an activity, then provide the impact this has on a performer
Give an example of a factor from an activity, then provide the impact this has on a performer and finish with its impact on performance
What impact might high levels of arousal have on a pupil's badminton one-off performance?
The pupil would be able to stay in control of their movements and control their excitement, hitting a smooth low serve to the front of the service box with accuracy
The pupil would be so excited that they might lose control of their movements when attempting a smash
The pupil would be so excited that their movements during the high serve might be too powerful, producing a shot that lands out of court
Identify what high levels of concentration look like in the following situation: A teacher giving instructions to pupils on a task.
The pupil gets distracted by their classmates talking to them and so doesn't know how to perform the task
The pupil is able to focus on the key parts of the teacher’s instructions whilst blocking out any possible distractions such as a classmate talking. This allows them to fully understand the task and help them perform it well
The pupil listens carefully but eventually loses focus, partially understanding and performing the task
The following image shows Player A about to play a shot in a tennis match. What shot should they play and why?
Player A should try to whip the shot across the court with their right backhand. This is because there is space to the right of Player B
Player A should play a lob shot over Player B. This is because their opponent is at the front of the court and there is a lot of space behind them. If lobbed successfully, the chances of Player B returning the shot are low
Player A should hit it their hardest and hope for the best because they are under pressure