classification of skill

Question 1

what are the different classification of skills

Answer 1

open-closed
discrete-serial-continuous
gross-fine
externally paced- self paced

Question 2

what does gross skills involve

Answer 2

big muscles
associated with strength, endurance, power

Question 3

what does fine skills involve

Answer 3

delicate muscles
associated with speed, accuracy, efficiency

Question 4

what does externally paced mean

Answer 4

speed and precision is excited and controlled by the environment

Question 5

what does internally paced mean

Answer 5

rate of speed controlled by performer

Question 6

what is a discrete skill

Answer 6

have a clear begging and end, can be performed by themselves without linkage to other skills

Question 7

what is a serial skill

Answer 7

have a number of discrete skills which are linked together into a performance consisting of several phases

Question 8

what is a continuous skill

Answer 8

cannot be split up into sections, but can last relatively long time, as long as the performer wished

Question 9

what is an open skill

Answer 9

occur in unpredictable environment have no clear beginning and end

Question 10

what is a closed skill

Answer 10

are pre-learned and habitual occur in predictable environments

Question 11

what is the impact of practice on learning

Answer 11

will improve outcome of skill, the practise of the task should depend on the tasks, learning situation and the stage of learning of the performer