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abilities
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stable traits, genetically determined, that underlie a person's skill
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individual differences
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stable differences often attributable to differences in ability
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differential approach
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experimental approach used to determine differences among people
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experimental approach
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method to determine factors that influence people in general
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what abilities differ?
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visual acuity, body configuration, reaction time, manual dexterity, kinesthetic sensitivity, hand-eye coordination
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ability vs. skill
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ability is genetically determined and unchanged with practice
skill is underlying potential for performing a task, changed by practice. ability limits the success of performing a particular task |
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singular global activity
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a single global ability was the basis for all skill performance (disproven as a sole theory)
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specific hypothesis
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a large number of distinct, specific, and independent motor abilities are the basis for performance
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grouping of abilities
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singular global activity and specific hypothesis are both valid, combination of both
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taking it to the streets
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people possess similar abilities, but patterns of strengths and weaknesses are different
patterns of strengths and weaknesses will give insight into how well a person will be expected to perform a given task. person's abilities are only one factor in performance |
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other factors influencing performance
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practice at an early age, size and strength, motivation, competitiveness, risk taking
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task analysis
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method of estimating key components of motor tasks
identify components and estimate the underlying abilities, experience as a coach will help, some individuals may not be able to describe why they are good at what they do |
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performance prediction
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usually involves a battery of tests and an aggregate score is determined
NFL sports, university admissions (standardized tests) people self-select what they are good at mental make-upa |
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argument against cuts when trying out for teams?
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some abilities are important early in skill development and others become important as improvement occurs
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