Chapter 1: Movement skills Flashcards
What is the definition of Fundamental motor skills (FMS)?
The basis of all movement in sport, they are learned movement patterns and form the foundations for further sport specific skills.
Sport specific skills are?
Skills that use a range of FMS in a sequence.
What are closed motor skills?
skill performed in a predictable self paced environment.
What are open motor skills?
Performed in a constantly changing environment that is externally paced.
What is a continuous motor skill?
A skill that has no distinct beginning or end.
What is a discrete motor skill?
movements of brief duration that are easily defined by a distinct beginning and end
What is meant by ‘enabler’?
something or someone that has a positive effect on a person’s movement skills
What is the difference between fine and gross motor skills?
Fine motor skills are delicate, precise movements that engage the use of small muscle groups whereas gross motor skills are movements involving the use of large muscle groups, resulting in a coordinated action.
Define open motor skill
skills performed in a constantly changing, externally paced environment
What are serial motor skills?
a series or group of discrete skills strung together to create a more complicated, skilled action
Sport specific skills are skills that…
use a range of fundamental movement skills in a sequence
What is meant by a ‘barrier’?
Something or someone that has a negative impact on a persons involvement in sport.
How are modified sports helpful?
In cognitive learners modifying games encourages participation because it makes them feel more comfortable.
