2.1 Skill Acquisition Flashcards
(24 cards)
Definition of a skill?
a learned ability to bring about pre determined results with the minimum time and energy
Acronym for characteristics of a skill?
ACE FACE
Characteristics of a skill? x7
ACE FACE
-Aesthetically pleasing
-Consistent
-Efficient
-Fluent
-Accurate
-Controlled
-Economical
What is a open skill?
A skill performed in an unpredictable environment
What is a closed skill?
A skill performed in a predictable environment
What is a gross skill?
A skill that uses large muscle groups
What is a fine skill?
A skill that uses smaller muscle groups
What is a self paced skill?
When the performer controls the start and the speed of the skill
What is an externally paced skill?
When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill
What is a discrete skill?
A skill that has a clear beginning and ending
What is a serial skill?
A skill that contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement
What is a continuous skill?
A skill that has no clear beginning and ending
What is a low organisation skill?
A skill that can easily be broken down into parts
What is a high organised skill?
A skill that is not easily broken down into parts
What is a simple skill?
A skill that requires few decisions to be made when being performed
What is a complex skill?
A skill that requires decision making, using lots of information when performed
How many types of skills are there?
6
How is an open or closed skill categorised
The environmental influence
How is a gross or fine skill categorised
The extent of muscles used
How are self paced and externally paced skills categorised
Contol and speed of skill
How is a discrete, continuous and serial skill categorised
Continuity of skill
How are high organisation and low organisation skills categorised
How easily they can be broken down into parts
How are simple and complex skills categorised
amount of decision making and amount of information needed
