Monday, March 3, 2014

A2 PE - Visual Awareness and Decision Making

Visual Awareness:

Task 1: Discuss what contributes to Visual Awareness and Decision Making and suggest sports where this is most/least relevant.

Task 2: Visual Memory game

http://www.allaboutvision.com/sportsvision/skills.htm

Task 3: Visual Concentration and Reaction Equipment/Set-up:

Three balls or objects with different colors or colored markings. There will be a tactical response for each color. Perform practice drills linking color to tactical response.

Variations: Begin by presenting colors/responses in predictable pattern, vary color presentation, and change color/response designations.

Task 3: Define the following Key Terms:

Scanning
Cue
Channel Capacity

Perception



Peripheral Vision

The ability to perceive actions from the corner of their eyes

Give an example of how this may be used in your sport?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcnLJ_-y76o

Depth Perception

The ability to see down field and judge how far away targets/performers/objects are.

Give an example of how this may be used in your sport?

Acuity

Seeing things clearly and sharply

What do you think is the difference between STATIC and DYNAMIC acuity and give sporting examples of each.