Types of skills Flashcards
What are the characteristics of a skill (9)
Learned
Aesthetically pleasing
Consistent
Efficient
Fluent
Accurate
Controlled
Economical
Goal Directed
Simple skills
Few subroutines, and does not require much thought (few decisions to be made)
Complex skills
Multiple subroutines, and decision making and coordination are important
Gross skills
Large muscle groups create powerful movements. Basic motor skills
Fine Skills
Small muscle groups create precise and accurate movements. Require coordination
Discrete skills
Clear beginning and end to the skill
Serial skills
Linked discrete skills that form a continuous movement
Continuous skills
No clear beginning or end, the end of one subroutine is the beginning of the next
Open skills
Unpredictable environment, that players respond and adapt to through making decisions
Closed skill
Predictable environment, means fewer decisions are required and skills are self paced
Self-paced skill
Performer is in control of the start and pace/speed of the skill
Externally-paced skill
The start of the skill, and the pace, is controlled by external factors
Low-Organisation skills
Simple skills that can be easily broken down into parts. Discrete subroutines can be practiced separately
High-Organisation skill
Complex skills that cannot be easily separated into subroutines
