5.1 The characteristics and classification of skill"

Question 1

5.1.6 - what are Fleishman’s physical proficiency abilities (9)

Answer 1

Fleishman’s Physical Proficiency (Gross Motor)Abilities - Health related
· Extent flexibility
· Dynamic flexibility
· Explosive strength
· Static strength
· Dynamic strength
· Trunk strength
· Gross body co-ordination
· Gross body equilibrium
· Stamina

Question 2

State the relationship between ability, skill and technique

Answer 2

skill = ability + selection of an appropriate technique

Question 3

Define the term skill

Answer 3

-the consistent production of goal-oriented movements, which are learned and specific to the task

Question 4

Define the term technique

Answer 4

Technique- a “way of doing” - the way in which a sport skill is performed

Question 5

Outline the different approaches to classifying motor skills (5)

Answer 5

Gross - Fine
Open - Closed
Discrete - Serial - Continuous
Externally paced - Internally paced
Individual - Coactive - Interactive

Question 6

what is a closed motor skill

Answer 6

performed in a stationary environment. Highly controlled by the individual, who dictates the initiation
example: free throw in basketball indoors by yourself

Question 7

What is a open motor skills (open-closed)

Answer 7

skill performed in an unstable environment, where the environment stimuli determine the initiation of the movement
example:netball, football, hockey

Question 8

what is coactive motor skills (Individual - Coactive - Interactive)

Answer 8

skills that may be performed in unison with other competitors, but do not involve direct confrontation or contact
example: 100 m sprinting

Question 9

what is cognitive skills

Answer 9

the ability to solve problems by thinking
example: chess because it requires thinking therefore cognitive skills

Question 10

what is continous motor skills

Answer 10

has no obvious beginning or end, actions are repeated in a cyclical form
example: swimming, cycling

Question 11

what is discrete motor skills (Discrete - Serial - Continuous)

Answer 11

brief and defined actions that have a definitive start and end to their movement. Single, specific actions
example: penalty kick in football

Question 12

what is externally paced motor skills (Externally paced - Internally paced)

Answer 12

the environment (including opponents) control the pace at which the skill is executed, these factors will affect the performance and must be taken into account by the performer.

Tennis Return: In tennis, when a player receives a serve from their opponent, returning the ball requires externally paced motor skills. The player must quickly process the speed, spin, and trajectory of the incoming ball and adjust their position, footwork, and racquet swing accordingly. The timing, accuracy, and power of their shot depend on their ability to read and respond to the external cues provided by the opponent’s serve. The player’s motor skills are externally paced because they need to react in real-time to the actions of their opponent and the movement of the ball

Question 13

what is fine motor skills (Gross - Fine)

Answer 13

small and intricate movements using small muscles often at the extremities (such as fingers, toes, wrists and tongues )
examples: hand movement in a cricket bowl

Question 14

what is gross motor skills (gross-fine)

Answer 14

large movements using large muscles or involving whole muscle groups
example: kicking a football
movements such as rolling over, kicking, flipping

Question 15

what is individual motor skills (Individual - Coactive - Interactive)

Answer 15

skills performed in isloation (solo)
example: high jump

Question 16

what is interactive motor skills (Individual - Coactive - Interactive)

Answer 16

skills performed where others are directly involved (game sports)
example: rugby

Question 17

what is internally paced motor skills (Externally paced - Internally paced)

Answer 17

performer dictates the rate of speed that the skills are performed, often comprise of closed skills
example: javelin and discuss

Question 18

what is motor skills

Answer 18

the physical execution of a skill (the voluntary muscle movement)
example: weighlifting, (emphasises movements not much thinking required)

Question 19

what is pereceptual-motor skills

Answer 19

involve the thought, interpretation and movement skills
example: dribbling with the ball in soccer to beat a defender

Question 20

what is preceptual skills

Answer 20

the process by which you sense things and interpret them
example: golf

Question 21

what is serial motor skills (Discrete - Serial - Continuous)

Answer 21

a sequence of discrete skills joined together to create a greater movement
example: triple jump

Question 22

what is the definition of ability

Answer 22

Ability refers to a general trait or capacity of the individual that is related to the performance and performance potential of a variety of skills or tasks.