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How is decision-making used in sport?

In this lesson, we will continue to develop our movement patterns and learn how to make the correct choice of movement based on the situation the performer is in. We will learn how basic positioning and prediction of flight paths can increase successful outcomes in sport. We will apply this to net games focussing primarily on volleyball.

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Lesson 5 of 6

How is decision-making used in sport?

In this lesson, we will continue to develop our movement patterns and learn how to make the correct choice of movement based on the situation the performer is in. We will learn how basic positioning and prediction of flight paths can increase successful outcomes in sport. We will apply this to net games focussing primarily on volleyball.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pupils will learn about decision making, particularly in relation to hockey and volleyball.
  2. Pupils will demonstrate the correct choice of movement based on the situation the performer is in.
  3. Pupils will learn about decision making, coping with pressure, resilience, problem solving and the fluency of ideas.

Equipment

Ideally a ball (can be a cushion, teddy bear or a toilet roll), umbrella, longer piping (vacuum handle).

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
In which sports do performers need to keep the ball off the ground?

Basketball
Football
Rugby
Correct answer: Volleyball

Q2.
True or false, a volleyball player would need make quick decisions.

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
What part of the body is generally used to play volleyball?

Feet and legs
Correct answer: Hands and arms
Head

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is decision making?

Correct answer: Processing the information available to make the correct choice.
The ability to process visual information to guide the feet.
The ability to process visual information to guide the hands.
The performer predicting when the action will happen.

Q2.
What factors might influence decision making in volleyball?

Correct answer: All of the above
Position of opponents
Position of your team mates
Your starting position

Q3.
Which of these volleyball skills is defensive?

Correct answer: Dig
Dug
Serve
Set

Q4.
Which volleyball skill is completed with two hands when the ball is above the players head?

Dig
Serve
Correct answer: Set

Q5.
What is spatial anticipation?

Correct answer: Involves the performer predicting what will happen.
Involves the performer predicting when the action will happen.
The process of evaluating and predicting the outcome of an action before that action is completed.
The process of evaluating several alternative options and choosing the right one for the particular situation.

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UnitPhysical education / Games activity: developing fundamental and transferable skills

Physical education

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