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: 1.In what ways could performance improve without practice? 2.When might practice not lead to performance improvement? 3.How does having a particular body shape influence the uptake of a physical activity or sport? 4.How does having a particular body shape influence motivation to learn/or improve? 5.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?

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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

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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 onExtreme Disagree fenceAgree 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….