Classification of skill Flashcards
(19 cards)
Define skill
A skill is a learned behaviour with the intention of bringing about predetermined results with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time and energy
Define ability
An ability is inherited from your parents, abilities are stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or acquire skills.
What are the four different continua?
- Basic to Complex continuum
2.open to closed continuum - Self paced to externally paced continuum
4.gross to fine continuum
Describe basic skill
1.Few decisions are made
2. Decisions have a limited impact on success
3. Usually taught as a beginner
4. Learned fairly quickly
Give an example of a basic skill
Walking or jumping
Define complex skill
- Decision making
2.Decision sneed to made in a correct order to be successful - Taught after experiencing success of basic skills
- Take considerable time to master
Give an example of a complex skill
High jump
Describe open skill
- Unstable environment
2.skill is affected but the people around you - You may change the skill if the environment is not normal
- Often externally-paced
Give an example of a open skill
Football pass to avoid a opponent
Describe closed skill
1.stable environment
2.skill is not affected by the people around you.
3.you will not change how you do the skill
4.often self paced.
Give an example of a closed skill
Throwing a javelin or doing a somersault in gymnastics
Describe self paced skill
1.Start of movement is controlled by the performer
2. Speed,pave or rate of movement is controlled by the performer.
Describe Externally-paced skill
1.Start of movement is controlled by the external factors
2.The speed,pace and rate of movement is controlled by the external factors.
Example of self paced skill
Cricket bowl
Example of externally paced skill
Badminton as you can only return. A shot after the opponent has taken theirs
Describe Gross skill
Involves large b movements of the body
Movements do not rely on accuracy and precision
Example of a gross skill
kicking a ball,running or throwing a javelin
Describe Fine skill
Involves small, precise movements
Involves the use of small muscle groups
Movements involve precision and accuracy
Example of a fine skill
Throwing a dart ,archery ,snooker
