Higher PE - Social scenario – example answers
Communication (positive)
- Good communication is very effective during the development process stage, particularly when your teammate wants to learn a new skill.
- Having good communication here can help your teammate as you can give them clear feedback on what was good and what needs improved.
- This is effective because it can help your teammate make these changes and develop their skilled performance.
Contribution (positive)
- Being able to contribute to team discussions during training is very effective, particularly when you are practicing a new strategy in an unopposed practiceA practice which involves working through a series of different plays without opposition or pressure. It is used when learning a new tactic or strategy in sport..
- Making contributions can give the coach feedback on aspects you might feel uncomfortable doing in the strategy.
- This is effective as it can lead to the coach altering the strategy to make everyone feel comfortable and for the practice to flow better.
Etiquette (positive)
- Showing good etiquette can be very effective in training, particularly when a teammate is trying to master a mindfulness approach such as progressive muscular relaxation (PMR)A deep relaxation technique that can be used to control stress and anxiety. It involves tensing or clenching a particular muscle group then releasing. in the locker room.
- Good etiquette will ensure you show your teammate respect and support for doing something perceived to be different.
- This is effective as you give them the time and space to master this approach, which will lead to one of your teammates controlling their anxieties.
Team dynamics (positive)
- Being part of a team that has good team dynamics can be very effective in training, particularly when one teammate is struggling during a training session.
- Good team dynamics here will lead to your team rallying around and supporting your teammate and encouraging them to not give up.
- This is effective because your teammate will remain resilient and mentally strong during training and will work through the bad patch and become stronger.