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name 5 physical qualties of an athlete
strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility
name 5 mental qualities of an athlete
Focus, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Composure
Define nature - How can we remember it
a person’s inborn traits and abilities that come from genetics or heredity, not learned or influenced by environment. BORN THIS WAY
Define nurture - How can we remember it?
the influences of upbringing, experiences, and environment that shape a person’s development and behaviour. SHAPED THIS WAY
What does CAPS stand for?
Cognitive Affective Processing System
What is the process of CAPS?
situation - thoughts - feelings - behaviour
True or False: The “zone” is when an athlete is fully immersed and performing at their best with little conscious effort.
TRUE
Name one strategy athletes use to stay calm under pressure.
Deep / controlled breathing
What is resilience in sport?
Bouncing back after mistakes, setbacks, or losses.
Give an example of motivation.
Playing because you love the sport.
A basketballer uses breathing techniques during free throws. Which part of CAPS does this help control?
Feelings
Give one sporting example of a Situation that could start a CAPS chain.
A penalty shoot-out, missing a key shot, referee error.
Is a strong training routine mainly nature or nurture?
Nurture
How can understanding nature vs nurture help coaches plan training?
They can build on natural strengths while designing experiences to improve weaker areas.
