Higher PE - ScenarioHigher 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 practice.
• 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 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.