1. Recap "Is there more thought involved in scoring a penalty than just running up and blasting the ball?" Use your knowledge of Drive Theory and Dominant Habit to explain how a top penalty taker manages to be successful "Psychologist Peter Naish thinks [there is]. 'Penalty takers mention not thinking too deeply, yet trying to fool the goalkeeper,' he said. 'We do many things on two levels, such as thinking where to put the ball (or where to fake it), but not thinking about what the feet, legs and body will do to achieve it. 'The more we practice, the more our actions become automatic skills - unconscious memories of how to react. 'These memories take over when thinking fails, such as in front of 80,000 fans.' " http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/skills/4188836.stm

2. When do we perform at our very best? Well, you have heard the term 'being in the zone'... By the end of this session you should be able to: ·outline the concepts of the zone of optimal functioning and peak flow experience ·explain the term 'attentional narrowing' ·suggest strategies to control arousal levels

3. You should have read ahead and thought about this, so tell me, what do you understand by the term Zone of Optimum Performance? (Hanin, 1980)

4. ·the feeling of the movement being effortless, without conscious control ·the ability to select the correct cues and make decisions quickly and effectively, as well as remaining focused on the task without being distracted by other players or the audience

5. How does the ZoP change for this performer? Attach a clip of Jonny Wilkinson kicking and tackling or similar performer

6. Factors affecting optimum arousal levels Nature of task - complex skills or fine movement skills require lower levels of arousal than skills of a gross nature Skill level of the performer - performers who are more experienced may be able to cope with higher levels of arousal as their movements are autonomous. In comparison beginners need to focus more on relevant cues Personality of the performer - performers who are more extrovert tend to be able to cope with higher levels of arousal than those who are more introvert Figure 7.11, page 134, explains this well. Make sure you explore this when consolidating your class notes.

7. Arousal Levels How is a coach going to use knowledge of arousal to ensure the correct levels of arousal are reached?

8. Attentional narrowing What are the Key Terms here? ·Define cue-utilisation theory

9. Attentional narrowing ·Define attentional narrowing

10. Attentional narrowing ·Define attentional wastage

11. Attentional narrowing ·Cue Utilisation ·Attentional narrowing ·Attentional wastage ·Summarise how increased arousal may hinder performance using the above 3 terms ·Write an example where attentional wastage may occur in your own sport

12. Peak Flow What are the Key Concepts here?

13. Peak Flow What can disrupt a Peak Flow Experience?

14. Peak Flow Have you thought about anxiety? There are two types of anxiety... Somatic Cognitive Draw the figure on page 136, you will need to be able to discuss this in your exam! We will be looking at anxiety in more detail in the next lesson.

15. Think about the lesson. Are you now able to: ·outline the concepts of the zone of optimal functioning and peak flow experience ·explain the term 'attentional narrowing' ·suggest strategies to control arousal levels?

16. Homework A with last week, I want you to be sure you have used the textbook, VLE, library and other resources to the full. When you are sure you have attempt the Revise as You go Questions. Again I would like you to decide how many points each question is worth NB this is not the same as how many points worth of answers do you know! Then answer each question in 2 ways: 1. In one colour, Closed Book - no notes, no book etc. 2. In a different colour, Open Book - complete any questions you need to improve.

17. Extension You will find a PowerPoint and Worksheet called 'Concentration. If you want to extend your knowledge and improve your ability to use the lessons in a practical situation you should complete this worksheet.