A-Level Physical Education Personal Portfolio

What I Did

I went to an indoor basketball net at my church. I began to warm up jogging around and throwing random baskets. Once I felt I should start I went to the free-throw line and shot 5 times. I scored 4 out of the 5 baskets. I then put on some gloves that didn't have any grip and shot 5 more times from the free-throw line. This time I only got 2 out of the 5 shots in. I then took the gloves off and tried the sunglasses on. These dimmed the light a lot. I took 5 more shots at the free-throw line and scored 3 out of 5. I then took the sunglasses off and put the earmuff's on. I shot 5 times again from the free-throw line and scored 4 out of 5. I didn't think smell; taste or Kinesthesis could affect me throwing a basketball so I didn't try any tests for those senses.

How My Senses Affected My Performance

No Senses Changed

When I had nothing to affect how I shot, I scored 4 out of 5 baskets. This is because I am not 100% accurate, as I don't practise a lot. Only lack of practise affected my performance.

Touch Changed - Gloves On

When I had gloves on the ball was more slippery and I couldn't get a good grip on it. This is why I only got 2 out of 5 baskets. By not wearing gloves when shooting normally I wasn't used to these conditions. The gloves affected my performance quite badly.

Sight/Vision Changed - Sunglasses On

When I had sunglasses on it was harder to focus on the basketball ring. I couldn't get my usual lining as I cud normally. This is why I only got 3 out of 5 baskets. Even if I practised a lot with the sunglasses on I don't think I could have adjusted like I could with the gloves. It would take a long time for the eyes to adjust properly. The sunglasses affected my performance slightly

Hearing/Audition Changed - Earmuff's On

When I had the earmuffs on I thought it would affect my balance and performance slightly but it didn't affect me. I scored 4 out of 5 baskets, which shows that I wasn't really affected. I think if I was running about and playing in a game situation then I might be affected, as I am moving and my ears help to balance me. The earmuffs didn't affect me at all.

Taste, Smell, Kinesthesis

I didn't test these senses as I thought they couldn't affect my performance when throwing a basketball from a stationary position.

Which Senses Are Most Important

For my game - basketball the most important senses were Vision and touch. Without these working to their ability in normal conditions then I can't perform to my best ability.

How Do My Senses Help Me Process Information

When I had the gloves on information was picked up that I couldn't grip the ball as easily. This information is stored in the long-term memory as it is relevant information. The next time I shot I could adjust myself slightly as I remembered that I wouldn't get as much grip on the ball. This process is repeated for all the senses. Eventually after repeating the shots in the different conditions I would be able to shoot accurately because my senses picked up the same information over and over again and stored it in the long-term memory. Every time my senses pick up the same information intrinsic feedback is given by the sense Kinesthesis.

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2000/2001 Personal Performance Portfolio