Classification Of Skill

Question 1

Define ability

Answer 1

Inherited form parents, abilities are stable traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn and acquire skills

Question 2

Define skill

Answer 2

A LEARNED ACTION with the intention of bringing about pre determined results ( with maximum certainty and minimum outlay of time/energy)

Question 3

What are the 4 continuums

Answer 3

Basic-complex
Open-closed
Self paced-externally paced
Gross-fine

Question 4

Explain the basic-complex continuum

Answer 4

Basic - little thought + easy to do
(Eg throwing a ball)

Complex - need full focus + difficult to perform (Eg free kick in football)

Question 5

Explain the open-closed continuum

Answer 5

Open - team sport + environment changing (Eg basketball)

Closed - player controlled + same every time (Eg solo diving)

Question 6

Explain the self paced - externally paced continuum

Answer 6

Self paced - performed at a chosen time (Eg jump of a diving board)

Externally paced - initiated in response to a stimulus (eg start in f1)

Question 7

Explain the gross - fine continuum

Answer 7

Gross - large movements + imprecise (eg kicking a ball)

Fine - require precision + small movements (eg putting in golf)