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Performance Improvement Programmes. Wednesday 4 June – Presented by Sarah Loomb, Alfriston College Thursday 12 June – Presented by Mo Unsworth, Long Bay College Acknowledgement for creation of resources – Monique Van Groenewoud and Nicky Howes. Scholarship Specifications?.
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Performance Improvement Programmes Wednesday 4 June – Presented by Sarah Loomb, Alfriston College Thursday 12 June – Presented by Mo Unsworth, Long Bay College Acknowledgement for creation of resources – Monique Van Groenewoud and Nicky Howes.
Scholarship Specifications? • Content/Context Details • The examination will consist of three questions that encompass aspects of the Achievement Objectives at Level 8 of the NZ Curriculum. • Questions will draw on candidates’ knowledge and understanding in the following areas: • Performance improvement of self and/or others.
Warm-up questions In your groups discuss the following questions: • In what ways could performance improve without practice? • When might practice not lead to performance improvement? • How does having a particular body shape influence the uptake of a physical activity or sport? • How does having a particular body shape influence motivation to learn/or improve? • Why is the coach often to blame or given the sack for a team/athlete’s poor performance?
Exploring Assumptions • On the sheet in front of you look at the topic and answer the following question: • What I believe/think about this topic – try and back up your ideas with an example. • Teachers – Please attach yourself to a group and act as a recorder for them. • Teachers – you will be asked to move with your piece of paper to the next group for the same discussion
Topic A • Elite athletes – Do they need highly specialized scientific equipment, personnel and facilities to improve their performance?
Topic A • Having watched the video - what alternative perspectives exist? • General discussion – Teacher to record answers https://www.youtube.com/v/b6w4XtsfyVo&feature=youtu.be
Topic B • Practice – Is practice the most important thing in performance improvement?
Topic B • Having watched the video - what alternative perspectives exist? • General discussion – Teacher to record answers
Topic C • Genetics and ethnicity – Do genetic/ethnic factors make a difference in improving performance?
Topic C • Having watched the video - what alternative perspectives exist? • General discussion – Teacher to record answers
Topic D • Natural talent v’s Effort – What produces elite performers?
Topic D • Having watched the video - what alternative perspectives exist? • General discussion – Teacher to record answers
Factors influencing performance improvement? • Using the sheets that have been given to you brainstorm the following: • Biophysical aspects • Socio-Cultural (SPEEECH) aspects
Prioritising factors leading to performance improvement • Each group is to look at the scenario given to them. • Debate the 3 most significant factors that are needed for improving performance in this situation. • Join another group: Compare and contrast the examples justifying your decision.
HOT TIP!!! • When forming an scholarship argument you need to think about a continuum Extreme sitting on Extreme Disagree fence Agree • DON’T sit on the fence or at one of the extreme ends • Any positional is situational and must be backed up by providing insight into the position • Justification can use contrasting examples
Concluding….. Metacognition • What will you do next to continue your preparation for the performance improvement essay question? Exit card • Complete your exit card and drop it into the box as you leave • Thank you for your time….