Revision techniques Flash cards/revision cards These are useful for summarising content, key word definitions and important facts. Use colours to make certain things stand out – for example, you could use different colours for advantages and disadvantages or for key words. You can test yourself using the revision cards.
Mind maps
Pulse raising Gradually raise heart rate, e.g. start at one end of the netball court and jog to each line and back for about 5 mins.
PL E
These are a really useful visual summary of information and you can put them on the wall. They allow you to show links between ideas and concepts. You can start by adding the topic to the centre of the diagram and then add the sub-topics around that and a summary of the information.
Benefits ... inc. muscle temp Inc. speed of contraction Inc. flexibility Inc. pliability of ligaments/ tendons
Mobility
Means moving joints to get more synovial fluid so joint moves more easily/better range of movement. Mobilise joints starting from shoulder downwards. Increases flexibility at joints/reduces friction.
Warm up
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Gradually make the heart work harder to increase oxygen delivery to the muscles for energy. Dynamic stretching
Practise skills needed in netball, e.g. passing, catching, marking, shooting. Practise drills, e.g. pass and move. Good for psychological benefits
SA
Stretch the muscles to be used in the activity, e.g. lunges, squats, jumping and landing – for about 10 mins increases muscle temp/inc. range of movement – less injury.
Psychological/mind benefits... Motivation Arousal Better concentration More confidence Opportunity for mental rehearsal
Skill rehearsal phase
Revise it!
Create a mind map for a topic of your choice.
Preparing for the exam
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