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Psychological Aspects MODULE-2
Dimension of Physical
achieved through maximum certainty in the performance. Player is able to meet Education and Yog
the performance goal, or end results with maximum certainty. For example,
kicking a football into the goal post for goal. Furthermore, the minimum energy
notion describes that a skilled performer is able to organize the skill in such a
way as to which reduce the physical and mental demands of the task. Third
quality of player is to use less time to complete the task. For example, sprinters
or swimmers have to perform with less time as their primary goal.

Note
DO YOU KNOW?

The word personality derived from the Latin word “persona” which means
the mask.

6.2.2 Concept of Learning

Learning may be defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour. This
change could be due to a result of instruction, experiences, study and practice.
These internal changes are not visible but can be seen from behavior and
performance. Learning can be divided into three domains.

Cognitive

Psychomotor Affective

Figure 6.2: Domains of Learning

Cognitive – In teaching cognitive learning the physical educator or instructor
is concerned with increasing individual’s knowledge, enhancing problem
solving abilities, clarifying understandings and developing and identifying
concepts. They also deal with developing the reasoning level, evaluation
and critical thinking of the individual. The prime focus of this domain is
mental process that can be obtained and improved through learning.

Affective – In this domain the physical educator is concerned with attitude,
appreciations and values. The physical educator through his/her teaching
develops the proper and positive attitude towards the physical activity and

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