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1
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Define skill

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A learned action / behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy

2
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Define abilities

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Inherited from your parents , abilities are stable traits that determine an individuals potential to learn or acquire skills

3
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Example of a Skill ?

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Rugby pass

4
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Example of ability ?

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Gymnast showing balance

5
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What are the skill classifications ?

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Basic — complex

open —- closed

self paced —- externally paced

Gross —- fine

6
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Basic skill ?

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Few decisions to be made

decisions don’t affect the outcome of the movement

taught as a beginner

7
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Example of a basic skill ?

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walking and jumping

8
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Complex skill ?

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Complex decision making

Lots of decisions

taught after experience of basic skill

take time to master

9
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Example of a complex skill ?

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High jump

required co-ordination running in a accurate bend , followed by correctly timed jump and effective body position

10
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Define open skill

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A skill which is performed in a certain way to deal with a changing or unstable environment eg outwit the opponent

11
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Define closed skill

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A skill which is not affected by the environment or performers within it

tends to be done the same way each time

12
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Open skill ?

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Unstable environment

The way you do the skill is affected by the people around you

Might change the way you do the skill because of environment

often externally paced

13
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Closed skill ?

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Stable environment

The way you do the skill is not affected by the people around you

you will not change the way you do the skill . do it the same way every time

self paced

14
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Define a self paced skill

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The skill is started when the performer decides to start it

The speed , rate or pace of the skill is controlled by the performer

15
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Define a externally paced skill

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The skill is started because of an external factor

The speed , rate or pace of the skill is controlled by external factors

16
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self paced skill ?

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The start movement is controlled by the performer

The speed , pace and rate of the movement is controlled by the performer

17
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Example of a self paced skill ?

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long distance run

18
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Externally paced ?

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start movement Controlled by external factors

The speed , rate and speed of the movement is controlled by external factors

19
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Example of a external paced ?

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When marking an opponent in netball. your movement is affected by the movement of the opponent

20
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Define gross movement

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Gross motor skills are involved in movement and coordination of the arms, legs, and other large body parts and movements.

21
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Define fine movement ?

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mall muscles, in movements—usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers—with the eyes

22
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Gross skill ?

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Involves big movements of the body

Involves the use of large muscle groups

movements tend not to rely on accuracy and precision

23
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Example of a fine skill ?

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A net shot in badminton

24
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Example of a gross skill ?

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A rugby tackle

25
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Fine skill ?

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Involves small , precise movements

involves the use of small muscle groups

movements tend to involve precision and accuracy

26
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Name the two types of goal setting ?

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Performance goals

outcome goals

27
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Define performance goals ?

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Personal standards to be achieved

The performer compares their performance against what they have already done or suggests what they are going to do

no comparison

28
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Define outcome goals ?

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Focus on end result , for example winning

29
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Why is outcome goals bad for beginners ?

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Failure could demotivate them

unrealistic goals could be set

30
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What does smart stand for ?

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Specific

Measurable

Accepted

Realistic

Time bound

31
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Define information processing

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It involves gathering data from the display ( senses ) and prioritising the most important stimuli to make a suitable decision

32
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Define basic model of information

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This shows the simple processes that a performer carries out in order to decide what skill to use

33
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Define visual guidance ?

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Guidance that you can see

34
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Name the four types of guidance ?

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Visual

Verbal

Manual

Mechanical

35
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Why is visual guidance important for a beginner ?

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They can see and start to understand what they are expected to do

Explains the skill better

36
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What does the demonstration must include for it to work ?

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Clear

Relatively concise

Quick

easy to understand

backed up with verbal guidance

37
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Define verbal guidance ?

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Guidance that is provided by another person speaking to you